Should bail be withheld as a form of punishment according to the Supreme Court
Bail cannot be withheld as a form of punishment: Supreme Court
- According to the Supreme Court, bail cannot be withheld as a form of punishment.
- Bail is a constitutional right that ensures the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
- Withholding bail solely for the purpose of punishment goes against the fundamental principles of criminal justice.
- The purpose of bail is to ensure the accused's presence at trial and not to penalize or punish them.
- Judges are supposed to consider factors like flight risk and threat to public safety when determining bail, not as a means of punishment.
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