Section 77
To Release From Detention Where Case Not Adjudged Within Specified Period
riod: (1) If the case cannot be adjudicated within one
year from the first date fixed for the examination of evidence in
relation to any accused remanded in detention for trial pursuant to
this Chapter and if such accused is still held in detention, the case
may be proceeded and adjudicated by remanding such accused on
bail/bond or guarantee.
Provided that:
(a) This Section shall not apply to any person who is
accused of an offence punishable by a sentence of
imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term
of ten years or more if such person is held in
detention pursuant to Section 67.
(b) The court may, if it thinks reasonable, proceed
the case by remanding a recidivist in detention.
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(2) If any court issues order to release any accused pursuant to
sub-section (1), it shall give information thereof to the appeal hearing
court not later than three days after the issue of such release order.