Supreme Court Directs UP Government To Identify Undertrials Stuck In Jail Despite Bail

The Supreme Court pulled up the Uttar Pradesh government after an <b>accused</b> in an abetment of suicide case remained in jail for one and a half months despite securing bail due to a lawyers' boycott in Baghpat. Terming the situation very disturbing, the bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and Manmohan directed the jail superintendent to release the man immediately on a personal bond of Rs 10,000. The court also ordered the state to audit all 75 districts to identify similar undertrials. The Supreme Court emphasized that litigation cannot be adversarial and directed District Legal Services Authorities to assist undertrials who have private lawyers. The matter remains under active judicial oversight.