Murderous assault --- Bail , grant of --- Statutory delay in conclusion of trial --- In the present case , the statutory period was one year , whereas.............

 2023 SCMR 1450

Murderous assault --- Bail , grant of --- Statutory delay in conclusion of trial --- In the present case , the statutory period was one year , whereas the accused was behind bars for a period of more than two years Charge in the case was framed for the first time on 17-01-2023 and since then there was no fault on the part of accused qua delay in the trial --- Although subsequently certain dates were obtained but they were not relevant because prior to framing of charge there was no delay on part of accused and he became entitled to concession of bail on statutory ground of delay in conclusion of trial --- Petition for leave to appeal was converted into appeal and allowed , and accused was enlarged on bail .