In Brief
Munawwar Ali, accused of smuggling offences under the Customs Act 1962, had been detained for over 26 months without trial. His co-accused had been granted bail by the High Court. The Supreme Court allowed his appeal, holding that the prolonged custody period and the co-accused's bail grant warranted his release on bail. The Court set aside the High Court's order and directed his release on bail with appropriate conditions as the trial magistrate deems fit.
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