Suresh @ Gama Abhimanyu Shinde v. the State of Maharashtra and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
In criminal appeal against bail rejection, the court observed that the prosecution has examined 25 witnesses and the trial is nearing completion. The court directed the lower court to conclude evidence by 31/12/2023 and pass judgment by 31/1/2024. It granted liberty to approach the court if specific deadlines are missed due to long incarceration.
What did the court decide?
Liberty granted to approach the court later on grounds of long incarceration if directed trial progress is not completed.