High Court seeking explanation from sessions judge who granted bail will have 'chilling effect' on district judiciary: Supreme Court

It was unwarranted for the High Court to have issued a show-cause notice to the judge while also ordering the immediate arrest of the accused, the apex court said.

CJI DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala

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11 Apr 2023, 12:00 pm

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The Supreme Court recently took exception to the Madhya Pradesh High Court seeking an explanation from a sessions judge for an order he had passed granting bail to an accused person [Totaram vs State of Madhya Pradesh & anr].

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Supreme Court of India

Madhya Pradesh High Court

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Chilling Effect