Rajesh Ranjan Yadav @ Pappu Yadav vs Cbi Through Its Director

The Supreme Court, while considering the bail application of the appellant under Article 136, emphasized the importance of expediting the trial process in light of the appellant's prolonged incarceration of over six years. The Court reiterated the principles established in Babu Singh & Ors vs. State of Uttar Pradesh, highlighting that personal liberty is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court directed the trial court to conduct the trial expeditiously and allowed the appellant to renew the bail application if the trial was not concluded within six months.