Seeking anticipatory bail before High Court, without first going to the Sessions Court, is something litigants have done for decades. The Supreme Court is now deciding whether that should continue. As reported by the Court, a bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and Aparesh Kumar Singh has reserved judgment in Mohammed Rasal C v. State of Kerala (SLP (Crl.) No. 6588/2025). The verdict could reshape how accused persons plan pre-arrest bail across India. What Is the Moh
Case Title: Mohammed Rasal C & Anr. Versus State of Kerala & Anr., Slp (Crl.) No. 6588/2025. Introduction In a development with major consequences for criminal procedure throughout India, the Supreme Court has sent the vital issue of whether High Courts can directly consider anticipatory bail requests without the applicant first going to the Sessions Court to a three-judge bench. The two-judge bench of the Supreme Court , Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, made
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