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Satender Kumar Antil v. CBI

(2022) 10 SCC 51

Comprehensive bail reform judgment directing a graded system based on offence severity and directing compliance with Arnesh Kumar guidelines.

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Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
2022
Subjects
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Reviewed
2026-06-29

Rule established

Graded system for bail based on offence severity. Courts must adopt bail-friendly approach per Art. 21. Investigation convenience cannot justify indefinite detention.

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        Ratio decidendi

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