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) would not only be violative of his rights under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, including right to speedy trial but would, thus, also be against the principle of ABail is a general rule and incarceration is an exception" as held by Hon'ble Supreme Court in Dataram Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh and another, 2018(2) R.C.R. (Criminal) 131. Resultantly, petitioner is granted the concession of bail subject to his furnishing two bail/surety bonds to the satisfaction of learned trial Court/Duty Magistrate concerned. The petitioner shall abide by the following conditions:- !#;'
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