In Brief
Vinod was arrested for illegal possession of 259.2 bulk litres of liquor under the M.P. Excise Act, 1915. After his co-accused was granted bail and a charge-sheet had been filed with no further need for custodial interrogation, Vinod sought bail. The Court held that prolonged pre-trial detention violates the concept of liberty and granted bail. The applicant was ordered released on a personal bond of Rs. 50,000 with a solvent local surety of the same amount, subject to conditions regarding appearance, cooperation, and conduct."
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