Long Incarceration Alone Not a Ground for Bail Once Trial Has Commenced and Is Progressing: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court delivered a significant judgment on 14 April 2026 clarifying that prolonged custody alone does not automatically entitle an accused to bail if the trial has already commenced. The case titled Mangesh versus State of Maharashtra and another was heard by Justice Y. G. Khobragade, who examined an appeal challenging the rejection of bail by the Special Judge. Charges and Legal Provisions Involved The appellant Mangesh was…
