Accused Can't Be Kept In Custody For A Long Time Citing 'Possible Sentence Of Imprisonment': SC [Read Order]

Ashok Kini

2 Feb 2019 6:49 AM IST

"We are of the view that the learned Single Judge of the High Court has furnished no reason whatsoever for issuing a direction for deferment of bail by a period of nine months. Such a direction was unsustainable."

Observing that 'Possible Sentence Of Imprisonment' is not a ground for deferment of bail after a long time in custody, the Supreme Court granted bail to a man who is in custody since last July. Rameshwar Yadav was arrested on 16th July, 2018, after a country-made rifle along with two live cartridges was recovered from his possession. He was accused of offences under Sections 25(1-b)a/26...

Accused Can't Be Kept In Custody For A Long Time Citing 'Possible Sentence Of Imprisonment': SC [Read Order]

Ashok Kini

"We are of the view that the learned Single Judge of the High Court has furnished no reason whatsoever for issuing a direction for deferment of bail by a period of nine months. Such a direction was unsustainable."

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