Accused delaying trial cannot get benefit of bail: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court witnessed the misuse of its bail ruling when an accused sought release after serving half the maximum sentence. The court directed the trial court to expedite charge framing and empowered it to cancel bail for accused employing delaying tactics, noting multiple bail petitions were hindering proceedings.

Accused delaying trial cannot get benefit of bail: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court witnessed the misuse of its bail ruling when an accused sought release after serving half the maximum sentence. The court directed the trial court to expedite charge framing and empowered it to cancel bail for accused employing delaying tactics, noting multiple bail petitions were hindering proceedings.