Supreme Court Seeks Reports on Bail Plea Delays from All High Courts

The Supreme Court expressed strong disappointment over delays in hearing bail and sentence suspension pleas across high courts, emphasizing the importance of personal liberty. It directed registrar generals to submit detailed reports on pending bail applications filed since January 1, 2025, including dates of filing, hearings, and decisions. The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, highlighted issues like non-urgent listing of bail matters in courts such as Patna High Court and urged chief justices to revise rosters to expedite these cases. The court also called for cooperation from state agencies to ensure timely disposal of bail pleas.