SC: Habeas Corpus Cannot Be Used to Release Accused After Bail Rejection

The Supreme Court held that habeas corpus cannot be invoked to secure release of an accused who is in lawful judicial custody after dismissal of bail applications. The Court stressed that habeas corpus is an extraordinary remedy meant for illegal detention, not a substitute for bail proceedings. If an accused is remanded under valid judicial orders, custody cannot be labelled illegal. The judgment reinforces procedural discipline, preventing misuse of constitutional remedies to bypass established criminal procedure. It also reiterates the separation between Article 226/32 powers and statutory remedies.