Modi Brothers Granted Bail After 5 Years in Custody, Trial to Proceed Expeditiously.
20 January 2025
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The Supreme Court, in the present appeal, granted bail to the appellants, Rahul Modi and Mukesh Modi, who have been incarcerated for over five years. The case pertains to offences under Sections 420, 406, 409, 467, 468, 470, 477A, and 120B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, in connection with First Information Report (FIR) No. 563/2019, registered on 19.10.2019 at Police Station Thalipur, District Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Given the prolonged period of incarceration and the fact that the trial is still in its early stages, the Court allowed the appellants' release on bail during the pendency of the trial. The bail is subject to conditions to be determined by the trial court. Additionally, the appellants are required to provide their mobile numbers for tracking their whereabouts, surrender their passports, and obtain permission from the trial court before leaving India.
The Court further directed the trial court to expedite the proceedings. It was noted that any delay caused by the appellants seeking adjournments could result in the cancellation of their bail. The impugned judgment was set aside, and the appeal was allowed in the terms mentioned.
The Court clarified that the observations in the order were specific to the grant of bail and should not be construed as an opinion on the merits of the case.