Nagappa v. the State of Karnataka and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Two accused arrested by police in a NDPS case sought regular bail. The complaint was filed beyond statutory timelines, and the petitioners were in custody for about two years. The court held there was no necessity to keep them in custody and allowed their release subject to conditions.
What did the court decide?
Petitioners ordered released on bail on executing a personal bond of Rs.2,00,000 with one surety each, subject to conditions including marking attendance before the IO every first Sunday until charge