Headline
The Supreme Court of India Rules that bail cannot be refused on grounds of expedited trial.
Summary
The Supreme Court of India highlights that bail cannot be denied solely because the trial is expedited. This ruling of the Supreme Court came while issuing a notice in a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by a accused of dacoity challenging the decision of Calcutta High Court to reject bail but expedite the trial.
Key Facts
- Case Name: Rup Bahadur Magar @ Sanki @ Rabin v. State of West Bengal, SLP(Crl) No. 11589/2024.
- Name of Judges:Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih.
- In a dacoity case,the petitioner has been in custody for over 2 years,with a slow-moving trial and so far only 3 out of 72 witnesses were examined.
Legal Insights
The Supreme Court of India cited the Constitution Bench which was ruling in ’High Court Bar Association, Allahabad v. State of UP and Ors.’,which demoralized time-bound trial schedules as a basis for denying bail.
Impact
This ruling of the Supreme Court of India states the principle that expedited trials should not be used as a reason to deny bail, certainly affecting how lower courts handle similar cases.
Why It Matters
It highlights the significance of balancing a defendant’s right to personal liberty with the requirement of a just and fair trial process, setting a precedent for future bail considerations.
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