P&H: Grants Bail In Murder Case Citing that: Every day spent in custody can furnish a new cause of action.
High Court has granted regular bail in murder case, relying on prolonged pre-trial incarceration and delay in concluding the trial.
Accused is facing trial for offences under IPC Sections 302, 307, 148, 149, 160, 323, 324, 212, 216, 120B and Sections 25, 27 of the Arms Act, His earlier bail plea was dismissed. In the fresh petition, he pointed to over two years of custody, a slow-moving trial, absence of an eye-witness, and that key witnesses did not support the prosecution.
The State opposed bail citing serious allegations of firing with co-accused leading to the death of deceased, past antecedents, and risks...