Bail granted due to prolonged incarceration before being pronounced guilty of an offence

Sujay Krishna Bhadra Vs Enforcement Directorate Kolkata Zonal Office-II (Calcutta High Court) Calcutta High Court allowed the bail application on the fact that petitioner has been in prolonged incarceration before being pronounced guilty of an offence. Court also relied on the principle that bail is rule and jail is exception. Facts- Initially the petitioner sought bail on the limited ground of his medical condition. The Hon’ble High Court directed Central Bureau of Investigation to register FIR and investigate the alleged illegalities in the selection process for assistant teachers in prima...