Allahabad High Court: Inconsistent Bail Orders Undermine Public Confidence in Judiciary

Allahabad High Court: Inconsistent Bail Orders Undermine Public Confidence in Judiciary

The Allahabad High Court highlighted that granting bail to one accused while denying it to another under similar circumstances, without clear justification, undermines public trust in the judiciary. Justice Krishan Pahal emphasized the need for consistency in judicial orders, noting that inconsistent rulings harm the perception of fairness and equality. The court stressed that such practices could suggest partiality or bias and violate the principle of equality before the law. The remarks came while granting anticipatory bail to Abhishek Yadav, who claimed parity with co-accused granted bail. The court found no distinguishing factors in Yadav's case compared to others and criticized the trial judge's inconsistent bail decisions, which lacked clear reasoning.

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