Bail in murder cases

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• ANI VS. STATE (2001)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Lagos Division)

  Judgment date

  8 October 2001

  Summary of the case Ani vs. The State, discussing key legal principles related to bail in murder cases, including burden of proof and court discretion.

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• UKATU VS. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (2001)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Enugu Division)

  Judgment date

  3 September 2001

  A comprehensive summary of Ukatu v. Commissioner of Police, detailing the Court of Appeal's ruling on bail applications amidst procedural challenges.

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