Prolonged pre-trial detention after extradition justified bail where investigation continued and trial had not begun.

Prolonged pre-trial incarceration after extradition, continuing investigation through multiple charge-sheets and supplementary charge-sheets, and the absence of any commencement of trial were treated as sufficient grounds for bail. The Supreme Court noted that the petitioner had remained in custody for more than six years while the case had not progressed to trial, and ordered release on bail, leaving the terms and conditions to be fixed by the Trial Court. The petitioner was expected to cooperate fully with the trial proceedings.

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Issues: Whether the petitioner, who had remained in custody for more than six years after extradition while the investigation continued and the trial had not commenced, was entitled to bail.

Analysis: The Court noted the prolonged incarceration, the continuing investigation despite multiple charge-sheets and supplementary charge-sheets, and the absence of commencement of trial. These factors were treated as sufficient to justify release on bail, with conditions to be fixed by the Trial Court and with an expectation of full cooperation during trial.

Conclusion: Bail was granted to the petitioner on terms and conditions to be determined by the Trial Court.

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