Introduction The jurisprudence surrounding bail under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) has evolved significantly, especially where the accused faces prolonged pre-trial custody. A recent decision of the Punjab & Haryana High Court in Bablu v. State of Punjab, CRM-M-64307-2025 (decided on 28.11.2025), offers important guidance…
Introduction In criminal law, the concept of bail is essential for safeguarding personal liberty. When a person is accused of an offence, bail ensures they remain free during investigation or trial — provided they follow conditions imposed by the court. However, not all bail is the same. People often get…
An evidence-based analysis of when prolonged pre-trial detention and trial delay lead courts — especially Punjab & Haryana High Court — to grant bail despite Section 37’s statutory bar. Why Long Incarceration Matters in NDPS Cases The NDPS Act’s Section 37 imposes strict bail restrictions in commercial-quantity cases. However, when…
Criminal appeals form one of the most important safeguards in the Indian justice system. They ensure that errors committed by trial courts can be corrected by higher courts, preventing wrongful convictions and ensuring fairness. With the introduction of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)—which replaced the Code of…
Getting bail in a non-bailable offence is one of the most challenging situations in criminal law. Unlike bailable offences—where bail is a right—non-bailable offences require you to convince the court that you deserve bail based on facts, law, and circumstances.This complete guide explains the process, legal provisions, documents required, grounds…
Anticipatory bail is one of the most powerful protections available to a person who fears arrest in a criminal case. Under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) / Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), the High Court or Court of Sessions may grant bail in…
Regular bail is a key legal remedy for a person who has already been arrested and produced before a court in a criminal case. It allows the accused to remain out of custody while the investigation or trial proceeds, consistent with the principle of presumption of innocence and the…
In recent years, High Courts across India—especially the Punjab & Haryana High Court—have witnessed a significant rise in protection petitions, commonly filed by runaway couples, inter-caste couples, inter-faith couples, or adults who marry against family wishes. A protection petition serves as a constitutional remedy to ensure the life and…
Securing bail from a High Court is often the last hope for an accused person when lower courts have rejected bail or when the offence is serious in nature. Although the process may seem intimidating, High Courts in India follow well-established principles while deciding bail applications. With the right preparation,…
I hope that it never happens to you, but there is a chance that some murder happens around you & police arrest (and charge) you for that murder. This article is going to explain to you, what will happen to you? Elements of a Crime For a successful conviction…