HC: Bail guarantees right to fair trial for the accused

Setting aside a trial court order summoning a murder accused to answer why his bail should not be cancelled, Calcutta High Court Bail observed that bail is an essential element of any criminal justice system as it guarantees the right to a fair trial for the accused.

- SOUMYADIP MULLICK

KOLKATA:

The bench of Justice Shampa Dutt (Paul) was moved by the petitioner who challenged the trial court order. The trial court had summoned the accused to answer why his bail shouldn't be cancelled after materials on record against him revealed prima facie commission of offence under 302 IPC (murder).