'Bail Is Not To Be Withheld As A Punishment': Himachal Pradesh HC [Read Order]

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has reiterated that bail is not to be withheld as a mode of punishment because guilt of an accused is established only at conclusion of trial. While allowing the regular bail application of the Petitioner-accused who had joined the investigation as and when required, the bench comprised of Justice Sandeep Sharma observed, "object of the bail...