Law: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)

Section: 498

 Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)  S. 498-Bail-No evidence recorded within 11 months since arrest of accused-Case being adjourned due to non-production of accused, transfer of Enquiry Magistrate and lethargic attitude of prosecution towards production of witnesses-Accused granted bail in circumstances of case-Enquiry Magistrate, held, may pass proper order regarding bail after completion of commitment proceedings.                                                                                                                                                  ORDER The petitioners in this case have applied for release on bail under section 498, Cr. P. C. mainly on the ground of delay in the commitment proceedings. Notice was issued to the counsel for the State, who has appeared and has frankly admitted that no evidence has so far been recorded although the occurrence took place on 8-3-1973. The ac.,-used were arrested on 29th of the same…