In Brief
This judgment addresses bail for three accused in a serious criminal case. The Court held that while the charges are grave, bail must be balanced against the length of custody and trial progress. The accused had spent nearly four years in custody with only one of 147 prosecution witnesses examined, despite a State promise to complete trial within six months. The Court granted bail with appropriate conditions, directing the trial court to ensure the accused's attendance at trial and permitting the prosecution to suggest fitting safeguards for their release.
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