The Supreme Court of India directed all High Courts and trial courts to dispose of bail and anticipatory bail applications within two months. The case involved allegations of fraudulent transfer of land based on forged Powers of Attorney and subsequent mutation entries. The Court upheld rejection of anticipatory bail, observing that the seriousness of allegations, alleged abuse of official position and existence of a prima facie case justified investigation. At the same time, the Court expressed concern over prolonged pendency of bail applications and emphasized that personal liberty under Article 21 requires timely judicial consideration. High Courts were directed to establish mechanisms to prevent accumulation of bail matters, while investigating agencies were asked to expedite long-pending investigations. The judgment is important for bail jurisprudence, anticipatory bail, Article 21, personal liberty, speedy justice, prima facie case and judicial delay.