#prolonged detention

Bombay High Court ruled that detention exceeding six years without trial conclusion infringes the constitutional right to a speedy trial under Article 21, warranting regular bail even in serious offences like POCSO. The decision underscores that prolonged incarceration absent flight risk or witness tampering evidence cannot justify continued detention, setting a precedent for bail jurisprudence in delayed trials.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that prolonged detention of an accused becomes unjustified under Article 21 when the complainant retracts testimony, leaving no incriminating evidence. The order reinforces that liberty prevails in the absence of a sustainable prosecution case, setting a precedent for bail in similar scenarios.