In Brief
A petitioner charged with murder, dacoity, destruction of evidence and criminal conspiracy was denied bail by the High Court. The Supreme Court allowed his Special Leave Petition and granted bail, noting he had spent nearly 6 years in custody while the trial remained ongoing with 28 of 40 witnesses examined. The Court imposed strict conditions including residence outside Mumbai, monthly police reporting, witness non-interference, and passport surrender. The trial court was directed to expedite completion of proceedings within six months."
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