Bail as the Rule, Jail as the Exception: Reality or Rhetoric in Indian Criminal Justice
Published On: March 13th 2026 Authored By: Anubhab Sen Brainware University Introduction Deeply ingrained in Indian jurisprudence, the adage “bail is the rule, jail is the exception”[1] serves as a fundamental tenet that supports the assumption of innocence until proven guilty and the critical value of individual liberty. However, this ideal frequently remains more aspirational […]
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