Sudhir Manjhi v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
In a bail plea arising from a murder charge, the Court granted release on bail to the petitioner who had been in custody since May 2023. The Court cited the period of custody and delay in trial as key considerations, noting the petitioner's claim of clean antecedents and the disputed nature of the death (alleged suicide).
What did the court decide?
Petitioner released on bail with bonds of Rs.10,000 and two sureties of the like amount to the satisfaction of the Sessions Judge.