Suspect’s role and gravity of offence must guide bail decision: Top court

Emphasising that the principle “bail is the rule and jail, an exception,” does not entitle all accused to automatic relief, the Supreme Court has held that courts must also weigh the specific role of each accused, the gravity of thealleged offence, and itsimpact on society before granting bail.as

- Utkarsh Anand

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