RULING
This is an application brought by the applicant seeking for an order for bail pending trial. The annexure which is the charge sheet and the facts of the case is attached and marked Exhibit “A”. In Exhibit “A” the accused/applicant is charged with one (1) Count of Murder contrary to Section 46 of Act 29/60.
The counsel for the applicant stated that the applicant has been in custody since 4/05/2024. The counsel for the applicant further contended that the applicant should not be made to suffer in prison custody when his guilt has not been proven. That ones the Accused is awaiting committal he should be given the benefit of the doubt in respect of the charge and be granted Bail. The counsel for the applicant then stated that though the Attorney General is not in agreement with applicant on this issue of bail, it is however trite that traditionally the committal process is known to take time. Since the apprehension of the accused/applicant he has not seen any procedure to …