What Kind Of Order?' : Supreme Court Questions HC For Deferring Release Of Accused By 6 Months Despite Granting Him Bail

The Supreme Court criticized the Patna High Court for deferring the release of Jitendra Paswan, an accused in a murder case, by six months despite granting him bail. The Supreme Court found this directive unusual and granted Paswan interim bail, questioning the rationale behind the six-month delay. Paswan's counsel argued that the condition made the bail illusory. The case involves multiple charges, including murder, under the IPC. The High Court had imposed conditions like regular court appearances and prohibitions against tampering with evidence.