The Supreme Court of India granted bail to two appellants, Vernon and Arun, who were charged under various sections of the 1967 Act, except Section 40. The appellants were accused of association with a terrorist organization and promoting violence against a democratically elected government. The prosecution’s evidence included letters and witness statements, but no direct evidence was found against the appellants themselves.
The Court ruled that the evidence did not establish reasonable grounds to believe the accusations against the appellants were prima facie true. Additionally, the Court considered the five-year detention period and granted bail with certain conditions.
VERNON …APPELLANT(S)
VERSUS
THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ANR. …RESPONDENT(S) decided by the Supreme Court on 28.07.23