Headline
The Supreme Court of India grants bail in Actress Sexual Assault Case to Pulsar Suni.
Summary
The Supreme Court if India granted bail in the 2017 actress sexual assault case to Sunil NS, also known as Pulsar Suni, the main accused,due to his delayed incarceration and the slow progress of the trial. Pulsar Suni had been in custody for about 7 and a half years.
Key Facts
- Case Name: Sunil NS vs. State of Kerala
- Judges Name: Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Pankaj Mithal
- In 2017,Pulsar Suni was accused of conspiring with actor Dileep in the abduction and assault of an actress.
- The trial is slow and delayed, with 268 witnesses examined and cross-examinations ongoing, making a quick resolution unlikely.
Legal Insights
The Supreme Court of India took into note Pulsar Suni’s prolonged custody and the slow and steady pace of the trial, stating that other co-accused were granted bail. The Supreme Court directed the trial court to finalize the bail conditions while permitting proceedings to continue.
Impact
Bail of Pulsar Suni raises concerns about lengthy pretrial detentions, mainly in high stake cases involving several accused and extensive witness testimonies.
Why It Matters
It focuses on the importance of timely trials and showcases the role of the judiciary in ensuring that long incarcerations without a verdict do not continue indefinitely.
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