Himachal Pradesh High Court grants first interim bail in case under Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita

The Himachal Pradesh High Court granted the first interim bail under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, a new law aimed at expediting justice in criminal cases. The case involved a petitioner accused of theft who had been in custody for over a year without trial. The court emphasized the need for speedy justice and cited the delay in trial proceedings as grounds for granting bail. This decision marks a significant development in the application of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, underscoring its role in addressing delays in the criminal justice system.