Dismisses Plea Against Bail To ‘Mastermind’ NEW DELHI: Implementing its view that bail granted by a HC should not be ordinarily challenged in the apex court, Supreme Court Friday dismissed Uttarakhand’s appeal questioning the grant of bail to one Abdul Malik, the alleged mastermind of a mob that hurled a petrol bomb to torch a police station in Haldwani in 2024.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana asked whether throwing a bomb constitutes an offence under UPA. “Is throwing a bomb a UAPA offence?” the bench asked the state additional advocate general Gaurav Bhatia before he could open arguments for cancellation of bail granted to Malik by HC.”If a mob burns a police station, how is it an offence under UAPA? How did the offence affect national security? We have doubts about invocation of UAPA charges against the accused, that is why we are not inclined to entertain the appeal,” Justice Bagchi said.Bhatia tried to impress upon the court the seriousness of the offence. “The accused is the mastermind behind mobilising the mob and one of his key associates threw petrol bombs to burn the police station, which is an offence that attracts a life sentence. Just because some co-accused got bail, he should not be granted the same relief without appreciating the gravity of the crime committed by him,” he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesWhen the AAG said the HC passed a cursory order granting bail without giving reasons, the CJI said, “In light of the facts of the case, there was no need for a detailed order. SC has ruled repeatedly that bail should not be granted mechanically. Here the judge has applied his mind before granting bail.”Bhatia said if a person who engineers such violence gets bail then it would have a demoralising effect on the police force. The bench disagreed and said, “If that is the concern of the state, then its prosecution should have ensured speedy trial and provided cogent evidence to secure conviction of the accused.”The apex court bench dismissed the appeal but clarified that it has expressed no opinion on the merits of the case.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMigrant Labourer Killed In Kulgam Terror Attack, Security Forces Launch Massive Search OperationCauvery Row Escalates As TN Farmers Protest, DK Shivakumar Delays Meeting With VijayDelhi Riots Case: Tahir Hussain, Four Others Get Life Term For IB Officer Ankit Sharma’s MurderIndia Signs Rs 4,000 Crore Credit Agreement With Bhutan, Reviews Rs 10,000 Crore Development PackageIndian Navy Receives Indigenous Diving Support Vessel Nipun, Strengthens Deep-Sea Rescue CapabilityCabinet Approves ₹84,084 Crore Samudra Manthan Scheme To Boost Offshore Oil And Gas ExplorationMeta India Head Named In FIR As Posts Criticising PM Modi Surface; Social Accounts Under Scanner’My Father Was Almost Lynched’: Injured Delhi Cop’s Daughter Emotional Appeal After Violence | Watch’Cracks Appeared Hours Before Collapse’ Rescue Teams Search For Survivors In Maharashtra’s BhiwandiCJP’s Saurav Das Says Abusive Remarks Deserve Defamation Cases, Not Criminal Prosecution | Watch123PhotostoriesHe thought it was food poisoning until doctors found a kidney stone: The warning signs that are easy to missWhy Indian royals chose emeralds over diamonds: The fascinating history behind their favourite gemstoneWhat happens when you say ‘thank you’ every day? These 5 spiritual changes may surprise you5 ancient Egyptian rituals that are deeply disturbingBreast cancer often begins without pain: Doctor explains the early warning signs every woman should know and why timely screening can save livesWhy children are more vulnerable to heatwaves than adults: Doctor explains the hidden risks of heat, humidity and dehydrationAs Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’ revives traditional fashion, meet the woman who gave India the blouse, petticoat and modern Nivi sareeWho is Vinnie Takair? Danish singer spotted with Aryan Khan in London sparks dating rumoursOptical Illusion personality test: What you feel most drawn to first says a lot about who you really are10 baby names inspired by Greek mythology123Hot PicksHurricane IrmaRuchika SinghRRB Group D Admit CardNEET selective edit windowCommonwealth Games LiveUS work permit feeE20 petrol debateAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingSaurav DasBengal JeM Terrorist ArrestedJaisalmer Military Station AccidentCM VijayDehradun Teacher SuicideAnkit Sharma Murder CaseAam Aadmi PartyShraddha Walkar Murder CaseMumbai Building CollapseStock Market Up
NEW DELHI: Implementing its view that bail granted by a HC should not be ordinarily challenged in the apex court, Supreme Court Friday dismissed Uttarakhand’s appeal questioning the grant of bail to one Abdul Malik, the alleged mastermind of a mob that hurled a petrol bomb to torch a police station in Haldwani in 2024.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana asked whether throwing a bomb constitutes an offence under UPA. “Is throwing a bomb a UAPA offence?” the bench asked the state additional advocate general Gaurav Bhatia before he could open arguments for cancellation of bail granted to Malik by HC.“If a mob burns a police station, how is it an offence under UAPA? How did the offence affect national security? We have doubts about invocation of UAPA charges against the accused, that is why we are not inclined to entertain the appeal,” Justice Bagchi said.Bhatia tried to impress upon the court the seriousness of the offence. “The accused is the mastermind behind mobilising the mob and one of his key associates threw petrol bombs to burn the police station, which is an offence that attracts a life sentence. Just because some co-accused got bail, he should not be granted the same relief without appreciating the gravity of the crime committed by him,” he said.
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When the AAG said the HC passed a cursory order granting bail without giving reasons, the CJI said, “In light of the facts of the case, there was no need for a detailed order. SC has ruled repeatedly that bail should not be granted mechanically. Here the judge has applied his mind before granting bail.”Bhatia said if a person who engineers such violence gets bail then it would have a demoralising effect on the police force. The bench disagreed and said, “If that is the concern of the state, then its prosecution should have ensured speedy trial and provided cogent evidence to secure conviction of the accused.”The apex court bench dismissed the appeal but clarified that it has expressed no opinion on the merits of the case.
