Personal Liberty

The Supreme Court held that judges must not impose personal views on morality when deciding bail, setting aside an MP High Court order that cited 'social order' and 'morals'.

A 1981 double murder took 45 years to reach the Supreme Court. Five of the six accused died waiting. The Court has impleaded the Union of India over 'shocking' criminal appeal pendency.

The Supreme Court holds the UP Gangsters Act 'stillborn' — it punishes the status of 'gangster' without ever creating the offence its punishment clause presupposes, quashing cases against two advocates.

SC warns against misuse of UP Gangsters Act; says personal liberty can't be compromised without fair legal basis.

SC calls preventive detention a “draconian measure” and quashes Kerala order for lack of public order threat.

SC slams Delhi HC for delay in bail plea, says even a day's delay in liberty matters is unacceptable; directs urgent hearing.

Supreme Court grants bail to Arvind Kejriwal, ruling that prolonged incarceration violates personal liberty under Article 21.

Supreme Court reinforces constitutional rights in Prabir Purkayastha case, emphasizing the right to life and personal liberty.