In Brief
A female accused, Menon Ekka, was convicted for possession of disproportionate assets under the IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act, sentenced to 7 years imprisonment. Having already served 2 years and 9 months, she sought interim bail pending her appeal before the High Court, which was refused. The Supreme Court allowed her appeal and granted interim bail solely on the grounds that she is a lady accused and has substantially served her sentence. The Court directed the High Court to dispose of related appeals within six months. The relief specifically does not extend to co-accused persons.
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