Jagtar Singh v. State of Rajasthan
Case brief
What is this about?
Counsel for the petitioner did not press the bail application, leading to its dismissal. However, the court directed the trial Court to record the Seizing Officer's statement within three months due to the petitioner's prolonged detention since 19.11.2020, citing infringement of his right to a speedy trial.
What did the court decide?
Bail application dismissed as not pressed; directed trial Court to record statement of Seizing Officer within three months regarding petitioner's detention since 19.11.2020.