Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
Section 439—Bail—Rejection by High Court—Appeal—FIR registered under Sections 394, 395, 397, 120B and 201 of IPC—Submission that appellant has been in custody for last more than seventeen months—Although, the charge-sheet has been filed, the charges have not yet been framed—Accused is in jail as an under-trial—Co-accused has been granted the relief of bail—Considering facts on record, the case for bail is made out—Appellant ordered to be released on bail on such terms and conditions that may be imposed by the trial court—Appeal allowed.
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