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Interim Bail to Delhi Chief Minister
- 18 May 2024
- 1 min read
The Supreme Court of India has granted interim bail to the Delhi Chief Minister after he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi Liquor Policy case in March 2024.
- The court stated that temporary release, known as "interim bail", can be granted in certain cases where there are compelling reasons and grounds, even if regular bail would not be considered justified.
- Bail is the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, usually granted upon payment of a set amount of money to the court.
- The purpose of bail is to ensure that the accused will return for their court appearances.
- Bail is typically granted at the discretion of the court, based on factors such as the severity of the alleged crime, the defendant's criminal history, and the likelihood of fleeing.
- Interim bail is granted temporarily during the pendency of a case when regular bail cannot be immediately obtained.
- The term "interim bail" is not explicitly defined in the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
