The Supreme Court emphasised that bail orders should not be mechanically stayed without reason. It stressed that denying relief to an accused should only occur in rare and exceptional circumstances, such as in cases involving terrorism or legal irregularities. The court underscored that curbing an accused’s liberty should not be done casually, cautioning against disastrous consequences and emphasising the importance of upholding Article 21.
Bail order should be stayed only in rare and exceptional cases: Supreme Court
