Passport deposit as bail clause needs proof of flight risk: High court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that criminal courts must not automatically demand passport deposits as a bail condition. Such orders require specific evidence of a genuine flight risk, as passports are crucial identity documents.

Dec 23, 2025 - 04:50
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Passport deposit as bail clause needs proof of flight risk: High court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that criminal courts must not automatically demand passport deposits as a bail condition. Such orders require specific evidence of a genuine flight risk, as passports are crucial identity documents.

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