The apex court said, "Considering the seriousness of the

allegations, we are of the opinion that the high court ought not to have granted the bail in a mechanical manner without even noticing the facts of the case".

The woman and others were arrested after the raid was conducted at a brothel being run by her and 41 minor girls and other girls were rescued by the police.

The court said that since charges have been framed against the accused and a large number of witnesses need to be examined in connection with the case, it will be appropriate that the prosecution first examines the material witnesses.

It also directed the trial court to record the evidence at least for ten days in one month and complete the trial expeditiously.

The court asked the accused persons to cooperate in the trial and granted them liberty to approach it if there is undue delay in the trial.

The court's order came on a petition filed by NGO Guria Swayam Sevi Sansthan challenging the bail granted to the accused.

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