In Brief
A man was murdered in broad daylight by seven attackers using sharp weapons; the victim sustained eight grievous injuries. The accused respondent was granted bail by the High Court primarily because co-accused had received bail. The Supreme Court set aside this bail order, holding that when bail for co-accused is disapproved by the Supreme Court, using it as the sole basis for bail to another accused renders the order unsustainable. The Court stressed that bail in serious crimes requires reasoned orders considering the crime's gravity, evidence, and case-specific factors—not mere parity with co-accused. The respondent was directed to surrender and given the option to apply for bail afresh on merits at an appropriate stage.
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