In Brief
The appellant was arrested for illegal possession of approximately 73.5 litres of liquor under the Rajasthan Excise Act, 1950. Bail applications were rejected by both the trial court and the High Court of Rajasthan. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, granting bail on grounds that the appellant had already spent more than three months in jail and such prolonged detention for an excise violation without grave circumstances was unjust. The Court released him on personal bond with a surety, subject to trial court's discretionary conditions to ensure attendance."
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