LEGAL NEWS 08.11.08

Bail, not jail, for minor offences: SC
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Bail_not_jail_for_minor_offences_SC/articleshow/3687661.cms
8 Nov 2008, 0920 hrs IST, Dhananjay Mahapatra, TNN
NEW DELHI: The once-prevalent liberal regime – bail is the rule and jail the exception – appears to be on its way back. Except those charged with heinous crimes, all accused should be granted bail, the Supreme Court

said on Friday. [...]