In Brief
Sandeep @ Raja Acharya was convicted under Sections 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code and spent nine years in custody while his appeal against conviction remained pending before the High Court. The Supreme Court, considering the prolonged incarceration and uncertain timeline for appellate disposal, ordered his release on bail to the satisfaction of the trial court. The Court noted that earlier directions for expeditious hearing had not materially advanced the appeal's disposal. The trial court was granted discretion to impose appropriate bail conditions as it deemed fit.">
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