Gurbaksh Singh Sibbia Etc vs State Of Punjab on 9 April, 1980
9. Now, it is well settled that the object of detention during
investigation and trial is not punishment but to secure presence of the
accused during investigation and trial. Bail is the rule and committal to
jail is an exception as held in Gurbaksh Singh Sibbia and others Vs.
State of Punjab : 1980(2) SCC 565. Accused is presumed to be
innocent till proved to be guilty.