In Brief
The Supreme Court allowed a criminal appeal by an accused-appellant who had been in continuous custody since September 27, 2017, facing charges under the IPC (criminal breach of trust, hurt, abduction, dacoity) and the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act. The Court held that prolonged custody would impede the trial's conduct. Considering the totality of facts and the lengthy custody period already suffered, the Court ordered the accused's release on bail and set aside the High Court's refusal. The trial court was directed to impose appropriate conditions as deemed necessary.
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