Md. Ariz Hasnain v. State of Jharkhand

Supreme Court of India2026 INSC 456

Bench: Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice R. Mahadevan

Extension of time for completing investigation must be preceded by due application of mind recording justifiable reasons. Orders passed mechanically without hearing accused violate Article 21. First illegal extension vitiates subsequent chargesheet; default bail crystallizes.