In Brief
Pravat Kumar Dash, accused of financial fraud and money circulation scheme offences, filed a special leave petition challenging the High Court's denial of bail. He had been in custody for over two and a half years. Although the partial charge-sheet was filed in March 2015, investigation remained incomplete despite multiple extensions. The Supreme Court held that prolonged incarceration pending investigation, combined with investigative delays and the nature of the allegations, warranted bail. The Court set aside the High Court's order and directed his release on bail subject to conditions imposed by the trial court.",
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