UHC Grants Short-Term Bail to Veena Sharma for Last Rites of Son
UHC Grants Short-Term Bail to Veena Sharma for Last Rites of Son (2026) held that The court can grant short-term bail for compassionate reasons, even to prime accused individuals.
Summary
Veena Sharma, the applicant, sought short-term bail to attend her son's last rites, as she is accused in a serious criminal case. The State of Uttarakhand opposed the bail application, arguing that the applicant is the main accused in a heinous offence and that such requests should be made to the Trial Court. The court allowed the application to a limited extent, permitting her to attend the ceremony under police custody but not granting full bail. The order emphasized the need for security measures due to the nature of the allegations against her.