Inside Delhi High Court’s Amended Bail Application Rules
The Delhi Government has notified an amendment to the rules of the Delhi High Court, effective from 6 October 2025, revising Rule 5 of Part A(b), Chapter I of Volume V of the High Court Rules & Orders.
Key changes introduced:
Applicants for bail must now disclose all prior criminal cases in which they were involved, along with case details and outcomes.
This includes prior bail applications not only in the Delhi High Court but also in the Supreme Court.
Incomplete bail applications (lacking this disclosure) will no longer be outright returned, but may still be placed before the bench for adjudication upon addition of missing details.
This change reflects a push toward greater transparency and accountability in bail proceedings.
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