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Allahabad HC ruled that detaining an accused for over two years without framing charges infringes the constitutional right to a speedy trial under Article 21. The court granted bail, emphasizing that prolonged pre-trial incarceration cannot be justified merely by the gravity of allegations, absent progress in trial proceedings.
Punjab & Haryana High Court holds that anticipatory bail cannot be denied merely for alleged non-cooperation if the accused complies with lawful investigation queries without self-incriminating. Custodial interrogation for recovery alone is insufficient grounds for denial, reinforcing the principle that pre-trial incarceration requires stronger justification than procedural non-compliance.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a co-accused's disclosure statement alone cannot establish guilt under Section 420 IPC, mandating corroborative evidence for arrest or bail denial. This sets a precedent protecting accused from pre-trial incarceration based on uncorroborated statements, reinforcing due process in cheating cases.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that supplying a weapon used in a murder, without direct involvement or corroborative evidence, does not justify prolonged pre-trial detention. The decision underscores that bail cannot be denied solely based on facilitation, especially when the complainant did not name the accused and co-accused were already released.