In Brief
The appellant, accused of offences under the Indian Penal Code including rioting, criminal intimidation, and murder, had been in custody for over six years. The High Court had previously rejected his bail application but directed the trial court to conclude the trial within six months. Despite this direction, no significant progress occurred, while co-accused were granted bail. The Supreme Court held that continued incarceration without trial progress was unjustifiable and granted bail on execution bond with two sureties, allowing the trial court to impose attendance conditions.
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