[Live-Updates From Supreme Court] Chidambaram Bail Hearing

Singvhi concludes saying in bail matters court should refrain from going into merit.

Matter adjourned till tomorrow for arguments of Solicitor General.

Singhvi - The proper test to be applied is whether it is probable that the party can appear for trial

Singhvi:  If object is to ensure I appear before court, why am I in jail for 100 days?

Singvhi cites SC precedents which state :

1. Object of bail is to secure the appearance of the accused

2. Object of bail is neither punitive nor preventative

3. Deprivation of liberty must be considered a punishment

Singvhi- There's a distinction in criminal law in the manner in which offences with more and less than 7 years punishment are dealt with.

Singhvi- Gravity is relative and decided on the basis of length of sentence. Under 7 years imprisonment is relatively less grave.

Singhvi : If you take the ED and HCs reasoning, it would mean bail can be denied without any ground, merely on allegations. What a ridiculous conclusion!

Only in extraordinary circumstances can gravity of be used as a ground to deny bail : Singhvi

Singhvi : Will I be in jail till trial is over on the ground of gravity?

Singhvi- 'Extraordinary card' may be used for child molesters, terrorists, repeat offenders..but that's not the case here