Syllabus: GS-II; Subject: Polity; Topic: Rights Issues, Issue: Bail Conditions. |
Context: Supreme Court quashes bail condition restricting political activities.
Observations:
- The Supreme Court nullified the ban on political activities as a bail condition.
- The court said such condition is a breach of fundamental rights.
+ Prelims Connect:
Bail Conditions In India:ü Bail is the release of an accused person from custody with the promise to appear in court for trial.
ü Governed by the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), bail can be statutory, regular, or anticipatory. ü Bail conditions may include surrendering passports or attending court hearings. ü Eligibility for bail depends on factors like the nature of the crime, past criminal record, and evidence strength. |