Why does the Supreme Court believe that bail cannot be withheld as a form of punishment
Explore the reasoning behind the Supreme Court's stance on not using bail as a form of punishment.
The Supreme Court believes that bail cannot be withheld as a form of punishment due to the following reasons:
- Presumption of Innocence: Bail is intended to ensure the appearance of the accused in court and not as a punitive measure.
- Due Process: Denying bail solely as a form of punishment would violate the accused's right to due process.
- Equal Protection: Treating pretrial detainees differently based on their ability to pay bail would violate the principle of equal protection under the law.
- Human Rights: Using bail as a punishment could lead to unjust outcomes and infringe upon the accused's human rights.
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