Bail refused on prima facie involvement and medical grounds where witness statements and trial-stage concerns weighed against release.

In a bail application arising from allegations of criminal conspiracy, murder and allied offences, the HC found prima facie material against the applicant, supported by witness statements under section 164 CrPC and the approver's account. It also noted that the trial was at a crucial stage, with important witnesses still to be examined, which weighed against release on merits. Medical bail was refused as well, because the record showed adequate medical facilities had been provided and the trial court had already rejected similar requests. Bail was therefore declined on both merits and medical grounds.

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Issues: Whether the applicant was entitled to bail on merits or on medical grounds in a case involving allegations of criminal conspiracy, murder and allied offences.

Analysis: The allegations were supported by witness statements, including statements recorded under section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and the approver's account. The Court found that the material on record disclosed prima facie involvement of the applicant and that the trial was at a crucial stage with important witnesses yet to be examined. It further found no convincing basis to grant bail on medical grounds, noting that adequate medical facilities had been provided and that the trial court had already considered and rejected similar requests.

Conclusion: Bail was not warranted and the applicant's request was rejected.

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