Petitioner Seeks Bail After 8 Years in Detention, Citing Presumption of Innocence Under PML Act Section 45(1.

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....Seeking grant of Bail - Smuggling - rule of presumption of innocence - Section 45(1) of the PML Act - It is a matter of great concern that the Petitioner has been in detention for more than 8 years as on today, however, the trial in the instant case has not yet been commenced. The longevity of detention of the under-trial prisoners without commencement of trial defeats the very purpose of Criminal Justice System. - HC....