Delay in trial cannot be used as ground to grant bail: Supreme Court

Gurwinder Singh Vs State of Punjab & Another (Supreme Court of India)

Supreme Court held that mere delay in trial pertaining to grave offences cannot be used as a ground to grant bail. Accordingly, bail application of appellant accused under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 rejected.

Facts- The present appeal impugns the order dated 24.042023 passed by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh in CRA-D No. 144 of 2022 (O&M) whereby the High Court has upheld the order dated 1

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