Grant of Bail for Long Incarceration and Critique of Time-Bound Trial Schedules.
25 November 2024
Criminal Trial >> Criminal Law
In Sangram Sadashiv Suryavanshi v/s The State of Maharashtra., the appellant is facing charges under Sections 489A, 489B, and 489C of the Indian Penal Code related to counterfeit currency. Having been in detention for two and a half years, with no criminal antecedents, and considering the delay in the trial, the court grants bail. The trial is expected to take a long time, and the appellant is ordered to cooperate with the court for an expeditious trial.
The Court also criticizes the practice of High Courts setting time-bound schedules for trials when rejecting bail, as it may create false expectations and disrupt the functioning of Trial Courts. The ruling from a Constitution Bench in the case of "High Court Bar Association, Allahabad vs. State of Uttar Pradesh" is referenced, which advises against Constitutional Courts fixing such schedules unless in exceptional cases. The judgment emphasizes that decisions on trial prioritization should remain with the Trial Courts. The appeal is allowed, and the order is directed to be circulated to all High Courts.
Section 489A., Indian Penal Code - 1860
Section 489B., Indian Penal Code - 1860
Section 489C., Indian Penal Code - 1860