Incorrect' : Supreme Court Criticises HC Order Limiting Bail Of Undertrial To 2 Months When He Has Been Under Custody Since 2022

The Supreme Court criticized the Orissa High Court for granting only two months of bail to an undertrial, Kishor Karmakar, in a case involving cannabis under the NDPS Act, despite the trial pending since 2022 with only one witness examined. The Supreme Court emphasized that the right to a speedy trial is a fundamental right linked to life and personal liberty. It stated that the High Court should have granted bail pending trial conclusion. The petitioner, represented by Advocate Shyam Manohar, will remain on bail until further notice.