Whether bail can be denied to accused on ground that sentiments of community are against accused?

 At the stage of granting bail, a detailed examination of evidence and elaborate documentation of the merits of the case has not to be undertaken. The grant or refusal to grant bail lies within the discretion of the court. The grant or denial is regulated, to a large extent, by the facts and circumstances of each particular case. But at the same time, right to bail is not to be denied merely because of the sentiments of the community against the accused.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

Criminal Appeal No. 1448 of 2017

Decided On: 21.08.2017

 Prasad Shrikant Purohit  Vs.  State of Maharashtra

Hon'ble Judges/Coram:

R.K. Agrawal and Abhay Manohar Sapre, JJ.

Citation: (2018) 11 SCC458.

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