JAHIR HAK vs THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court granted bail to the appellant who had been in custody for nearly 8 years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The court noted that only 6 out of 109 witnesses had been examined, indicating a significant delay in the trial process. The court emphasized the right to a speedy trial and the prolonged detention of the undertrial prisoner as key factors in its decision.