In Brief
Jeetendra was arrested in connection with a forged property document case after over a year in custody. Although police filed a second closure report recommending his discharge, the High Court denied bail three times, citing failure to accept the report and examine witnesses. The Supreme Court allowed his appeal, holding that 'bail is rule and jail is exception' and should not be rejected mechanically. The Court found no justification for denying bail when a closure report had been filed twice, the accused had spent substantial time in custody, and the nature of allegations did not warrant continued detention. The interim bail was made absolute and the appellant released on bail bonds."
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