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“Right to speedy trial is implicit in the broad sweep and content of Article 21 of the Constitution. A quest for speedy trial shall not remain as a desolate mirage but serve as an oasis.”
“In this digital era, it is too late in the day to claim that the e-filing of the final report cannot be construed as the date of filing and it is only the physical availability of papers that should be construed as the actual date of filing.”
All other three similarly situated co-accused persons have been granted bail by the Rajasthan High Court.
A woman has lost her life for giving birth to females which should be totally unacceptable to a conscientious society. Such offences must be considered grave and serious when the trial is yet to be begin.
In August 2023, the Supreme Court granted interim bail to Nawab Malik for two months, which was subsequently extended in October 2023 by three months.
Supreme Court said that no further adjournment shall be granted on the next hearing.
“The petitioner stated that he and the complainant met on a dating App and not on matrimonial App. The allegation of false promise of marriage is only an afterthought.”
“As per the result of the analysis, the substance found in the possession of the petitioner was confirmed to be heroin. Since, the petitioner did not produce passposrt and visa, offence under Foreigners Act, 1946 is added.”
“The petitioner argued that both the girls committed suicide by jumping into the canal after writing suicide note. As per report of handwriting expert also, the disputed writing show similarities with the standard writing.”
Madhya Pradesh High Court granted bail to the accused based on the examination of key witnesses and his extended period of incarceration.
“The father-in-law and mother-in-law watched the lovemaking moments of her own son and daughter-in-law on the TV screen in their bedroom and that they also compelled their son to take nude videos and photographs of the daughter-in-law and shared it on family WhatsApp group.”
“The petitioner was the mastermind of the criminal conspiracy, whereas the co-accused, who have been enlarged on bail, are merely middlemen who assisted the petitioner in carrying out the conspiracy.”
“Sensitised to the plight of unsuspecting individuals who fall victim to deceptive mobile applications, the Courts have the responsibility to address the grievances of those who, in their pursuit of technology, end up being defrauded of their hard-earned money.”
“This lethargic attitude of the prosecution is seriously violating the fundamental right of the speedy trial of the petitioner as guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution and in such a situation, the conditional liberty must override the statutory embargo.”
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The Court considered the grant of bail on account of all the relevant factors, gravity and nature of the offence, the extent of punishment, if enlarged on bail, may abscond or tamper with the evidence and witnesses, etc.
Considering the huge quantity of contraband seized and progress of trial, the Court refused to grant bail.
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The Court also considered the fact that the accused is a permanent resident of his locality, having his family members and ancestral property, hence, there is no scope of absconding if the accused person is granted bail.
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