In Brief
The petitioner, charged with the kidnapping and murder of her daughter, had been in custody for 6½ years. The High Court rejected her bail application. The Supreme Court held that despite the gravity of charges, prolonged custody combined with the trial's slow progress justified release on bail. Even if the prosecution waived 50% of remaining witnesses, trial completion was not imminent. The Court granted bail subject to strict conditions: surrender of passport, residence disclosure, no contact with witnesses, regular attendance, and penalty for default or breach.
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