The Supreme Court directs High Courts to expedite the hearing and disposal of pending bail applications, emphasizing the need to protect personal liberty. According to reports from multiple outlets, the Court asks High Courts to set clear timelines for bail matters and to avoid repeated or casual adjournments that can prolong detention. The direction focuses on ensuring that bail requests are considered promptly rather than remaining pending for extended periods. The Court’s intervention also reflects concern that delays in bail adjudication can effectively deny the relief contemplated by bail provisions. High Courts are expected to organize their proceedings to ensure timely hearings, including by scheduling and managing cases in a manner that allows for early decisions on bail pleas. The order underscores that bail is an important safeguard in criminal proceedings and that procedural delays should not undermine access to relief. The reports are consistent that the Supreme Court’s directive is aimed at administrative timelines and judicial scheduling practices at the High Court level.