Expeditious trial and conditional bail ordered if proceedings were not completed within the stipulated time.

The SC disposed of the appeal by directing the trial to commence and conclude expeditiously within the stipulated period. If the trial was not completed within that period, the appellant was to be released on bail, provided the delay was not attributable to the appellant. The order thus linked continued custody to timely trial progress and made bail contingent on the absence of delay caused by the appellant.

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Outcome: The appeal was disposed of with directions for expeditious commencement and completion of the trial, and the appellant was to be released on bail if the trial was not completed within the stipulated period, unless the delay was attributable to the appellant.

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