Yash Goyal Vs Union of India (Supreme Court of India)
The Supreme Court noted that although notice of the petition had been served on the respondent, no appearance was made. After granting leave and hearing the appellant’s senior counsel, the Court recorded the submission that the maximum sentence for the alleged offence is five years and the minimum is six months. The appellant has been in custody since 14 January 2024 and has already completed six months of incarceration. It was further submitted that the trial is likely to take considerable time to conclude and that the appellant has no prior criminal antecedents, making the case suitable for bail. Considering the maximum possible sentence, the period of custody already undergone, and the remote possibility of the trial concluding soon, the Court held that the appellant should be released on bail, without expressing any view on the merits of the case. The appellant is to be released upon furnishing sureties to the satisfaction of the trial court. The appeal and pending applications were disposed of accordingly.
FULL TEXT OF THE SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT/ORDER
1. As per the Office Report dated 27 June 2024, the notice of this petition was served on the sole respondent on 24 June 2024, but none has appeared on its behalf.
