Thread by @LawBeatInd

#SupremeCourt bench led by Justice SK Kaul to hear a batch of pleas wherein Court agreed to lay guidelines to aid #AllahabadHC in deciding Bail Applications.

Hearing Commences

AAG Garima Prashad appears for the State of UP

"We have submitted a note"

We are in a very restricted area - It is for the HC to take call. We can lay some norms. People cannot be in custody for such a long period of time: Court

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We have found that delay in deciding of appeal is primarily attributable to the accused itself. They are not pursuing their appeal on merits and filing repetitive petitions: Prashad

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This is not a problem spread over all Courts - It is difficult to have a similar policy for all courts: Court

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AAG informs that there are certain prohibited categories laid down by the State

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High Court is not a party here?: Court

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The bench expresses inclination to record suggestions proposed by the State of UP and call response from the #AllahabadHC

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Ld. AAG refers to an order where the High Court has expressed its anguish on pendency of Bail matters

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The difficulty also arises when bail is granted during pendency of appeal: Prashad

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We have considered the proposals from the State of UP. Notice issued to the #AllahabadHC. Matter listed after 3 weeks, on 22nd September: Court (ORDER)

Ld. AAG suggests that all the cases may be reverted to the High Court with a direction of disposal within 6 months.

Does an offender remain a Habitual Offender after being 15 years in prison?: Court

Let us hear HCs view on the next date. If we just now remit them the problem will remain as it is: Court

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There is about 183000 Criminal Appeal pending: AAG Prashad

7200 convicts who have completed 10 years in Jail: Prashad

Let us put it other way - 7200 crowding your jail, who have completed 10 years: Court

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Court: Examine this and give them the benefit, why do u need Court orders then?

Court: We expect that before the next date, the State takes some pro active steps in this direction

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