Akashbir Singh v. State Of Punjab
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Particulars Details The date when the judgment is reserved 12.03.2026 The date when the judgment is pronounced 20.03.2026 The date when the judgment is uploaded on the website 20.03.2026 Whether only operative part of the judgment is pronounced or full judgment is pronounced Full The delay, if any, of the pronouncement of full judgment, and reasons thereof Not applicable
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CRM-M-7496-2026 -4merits even if it is filed repeatedly. It has also been held that every day spent in custody can provide a new cause of action for filing a bail application under certain circumstances. This principle is a part of the broader approach emphasizing that law prefers bail over jail, aiming to balance the rights of the accused with the requirements of the criminal justice system. Prolonged detention itself is a ground for reconsideration of bail since the settled principle of law is that detention prior to trial should not become punitive. #! !!( 7
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