In Brief
Sharad T. Kabra had been in custody for over two years facing fraud and forgery charges under the Indian Penal Code while also facing separate money laundering charges. Although a charge-sheet was filed in May 2015, trial had not started and charges had not been formally framed. The Supreme Court held that the prolonged detention without trial commencement justified bail. The Court ordered his release on bail with conditions including periodic police station reporting, set by the trial court after consulting the prosecutor, to address concerns about possible absconding. The High Court's order was set aside.
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