Court Emphasizes Discretion in Bail Decisions for Pan Masala Case; Detention Duration Alone Doesn't Guarantee Bail.

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....Clandestine Manufacture and removal - Pan Masala and scented zarda - Release of applicant on Bail - a person cannot claim as a matter of right to be released on bail merely because he was under detention for half of the maximum sentence prescribed, as when there is lapse on the part of the accused to delay the proceeding, such benefit will not be extended to him. - HC....