https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=194686 Bail based on prolonged custody, alleged trial delay, and the proviso to Section 437(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure was examined in relation to Article 21 and the gravity of the alleged offence. Delay beyond an earlier expected trial timeline does not itself create a vested right to bail; progress of trial and adjournments remain relevant. Length of incarceration alone is insufficient where allegations concern a grave and serious offence. The proviso for a woman accused does not confer an absolute or unconditional entitlement to bail, as the offence's nature, gravity, alleged manner of commission, and public justice considerations continue to govern the decision. en-us Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:58:49 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=194686 Bail based on prolonged custody, alleged trial delay, and the proviso to Section 437(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure was examined in relation to Article 21 and the gravity of the alleged offence. Delay beyond an earlier expected trial timeline does not itself create a vested right to bail; progress of trial and adjournments remain relevant. Length of incarceration alone is insufficient where allegations concern a grave and serious offence. The proviso for a woman accused does not confer an absolute or unconditional entitlement to bail, as the offence's nature, gravity, alleged manner of commission, and public justice considerations continue to govern the decision. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=194686