In Brief
Balkrishna Tukaram Angre was charged with murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC. The High Court rejected his bail application. The Supreme Court allowed his appeal, granting bail because: (1) the entire prosecution case rested on circumstantial evidence; (2) he had been in custody for fifteen months; and (3) the charge sheet had already been filed. The Court found it just and proper to release him on bail with sureties, subject to conditions imposed by the trial court to ensure his attendance.
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