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2017 (1) TMI 1770 - SC - Indian LawsSeeking grant of Bail - out of a total of 15 accused, 4 accused are absconding and of the remaining 11 accused, 8 have been released on bail by different forums including one accused by this Court - HELD THAT:- The charges against the accused are, undoubtedly, serious. However, as observed in the earlier order of this Court dated 4th May, 2016 such charges will have to be balanced with certain other facts like the period of custody suffered and the likely period within which the trial can be expected to be completed. Till date only one witness has been examined and that too his examination is also not over. The prosecution proposes to examine 147 witnesses. The accused appellants have been in custody close to four years. The accused appellants should be granted the privilege of bail - the accused appellants are directed to be released on bail by the learned trial Court - appeal allowed.
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