Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S. 439 - Bail - Consequences of pre-trial detention - Are deleterious; and that keeping an undertrial in jail seriously jeopardises the preparation of his legal defence - If kept in custody, the applicant will not be able to effectively brief and consult with his lawyers, collate evidence in his defence and thereby defend himself effectively - Thereby the applicant will be denied his right to fair trial guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution . #2020 SCeJ 1241 (Del.)
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