The Supreme Court has granted bail to a young man, accused of instigating a fatal shooting, after more than two years in custody. The bench noted that six co-accused, including the main assailant who fired the weapon, have already been granted bail. The accused was 18 at the time of the incident.
The case stemmed from a quarrel over a fallen tree branch damaging electrical appliances. The accused was charged under IPC Sections 143, 323, 341, 336, and 302, along with provisions of the Arms Act. He argued that there was no concrete evidence linking him directly to the crime, with witnesses providing conflicting accounts.
The Court emphasized that the trial was progressing slowly, with only 13 of 32 witnesses examined. It allowed the accused to be released on bail under terms set by the Trial Court but permitted the State or Trial Court to seek recall of the bail if the accused delays the trial.
