Court Cannot Compel Accused To Languish In Jail Without Progress In Trial: Madhya Pradesh High Court Reiterates

The Madhya Pradesh High Court, in Misc. Criminal Case No. 27895 of 2024, granted bail to Suma Bhaskaran, detained without trial progress. Arrested under the Prevention of Corruption Act, her trial stalled due to pending prosecution sanctions. The court emphasized the presumption of innocence and ruled that prolonged detention without trial violates fundamental rights. Justice Ahluwalia ordered her release on bail with conditions, underscoring that no one should languish in jail without trial progress.