In Brief
The Supreme Court set aside bail orders granted by the High Court of Allahabad to accused persons charged with human trafficking and forcing 41 minor girls into prostitution. The accused faced charges under Sections 370 and 373 of the IPC and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. The Court held that the High Court had mechanically granted bail without properly considering the grave allegations—including confinement, torture, drug administration, and forced prostitution of minors. The Court emphasized that such serious crimes require careful judicial scrutiny and cannot warrant casual bail decisions, setting aside the High Court's orders and directing expedited trial proceedings.
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