Criminal antecedents justified bail refusal, while appointment of a Special Judge was sought to expedite charge framing.

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....Bail was refused because the petitioner's criminal antecedents indicated habitual offending. The Supreme Court found no reason to allow the bail petition and directed the petitioner, who was on interim bail, to surrender before the concerned court within two weeks. Delay in framing charges resulted from the absence of a posted Special Judge; the Chief Justice of the High Court was requested to appoint a Special Judge promptly so that charges could be framed and the trial expedited.....