In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed that bail cannot be conditioned on financial payments for recovering complainant’s dues. The court held that courts granting bail must strictly adhere to legal principles laid down under Sections 437-439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and
[CrPC Sections 437-439] Courts Granting Bail Cannot Act as Recovery Agents for Complainant’s Dues: Supreme Court
