Akhilesh Kumar Sinha vs State Of Bihar

The Supreme Court addressed the petitioner's conviction under Section 302 IPC read with Section 34 IPC, highlighting the delay in hearing the appeal since 1998. The Court noted that while a convicted individual is presumed prima facie guilty, the prolonged incarceration pending appeal is undesirable. The Court permitted the petitioner to reapply for suspension of sentence if the appeal is not heard within two years, balancing the need for justice and the presumption of guilt.