Jatin Roy v. State of West Bengal
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court refused bail to a petitioner detained for over five years in an FIR involving murder and arms offences. While acknowledging delay due to vacancy in the trial court, the bench held delay was not sufficient for bail but directed the Judge-in-charge to record prosecution evidence. The bail prayer was rejected.
What did the court decide?
Bail prayer rejected; directed Judge-in-charge to record prosecution evidence till vacancy is filled.