https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=460481 Prolonged pre-trial incarceration in a serious economic offence can justify bail where the trial is not likely to conclude within a reasonable time and the accused's Article 21 right to a speedy trial is materially affected. The Court noted that custody had continued since February 2020, the charge-sheet and supplementary charge-sheets were filed, yet charge had not been framed and the trial had not progressed. Bail was therefore granted, but the applicant's influence and the apprehension of witness interference warranted stringent safeguards to secure attendance, prevent tampering, and ensure cooperation with trial proceedings. en-us Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:20:37 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=460481 Prolonged pre-trial incarceration in a serious economic offence can justify bail where the trial is not likely to conclude within a reasonable time and the accused's Article 21 right to a speedy trial is materially affected. The Court noted that custody had continued since February 2020, the charge-sheet and supplementary charge-sheets were filed, yet charge had not been framed and the trial had not progressed. Bail was therefore granted, but the applicant's influence and the apprehension of witness interference warranted stringent safeguards to secure attendance, prevent tampering, and ensure cooperation with trial proceedings. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=460481