Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Chandrachud on Bail: Rule, Not Exception
Justice Chandrachud talked about how the Supreme Court handles bail requests.
He mentioned that during his time as the Chief Justice, the court dealt with about 21,000 bail applications in 24 months.
He gave examples of two cases where the court protected people from arrest or granted bail.
In one case, a Congress spokesperson was about to be arrested for saying something uncivil, but the court stopped the arrest.
In another case, an activist named Teesta Setalvad was denied bail by a lower court, but the Supreme Court intervened and granted her bail.
Justice Chandrachud emphasized that bail is the rule, not the exception, and that the court ensures people's rights are protected.
Justice Chandrachud discussed the Supreme Court's handling of 21,000 bail applications in 24 months.
The court protected Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera from arrest for uncivil remarks.
Teesta Setalvad was granted bail by the Supreme Court after being denied by the Gujarat High Court.
Chandrachud emphasized that bail is the rule, not the exception.
The Supreme Court intervened in cases to ensure individuals' rights are protected.
- Who
- Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, Chief Justice of India
- What
- Discussion on bail applications and the Supreme Court's role in granting bail
- When
- During Chandrachud's tenure as Chief Justice of India
- Where
- India
- Why
- To highlight the Supreme Court's approach to bail applications and the importance of protecting individuals' rights
- Justice
- Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud
- Bail Applications Disposed
- 21,000
- Time Period
- 24 months
- Congress Spokesperson
- Pawan Khera
- Activist Granted Bail
- Teesta Setalvad