In Brief
Zarifuddin challenged a High Court order granting bail to Mohd. Abdul Qadir in a criminal matter. The Supreme Court, considering the case facts and nature of allegations, set aside the bail order but conditioned the accused's release on the trial court concluding proceedings within six months. If the trial extends beyond six months, the accused may seek fresh bail on its merits. The Court directed the trial court to expedite proceedings and report compliance to the Supreme Court, emphasizing the accused's cooperation obligation for timely disposal.
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