2020 (3) TMI 1379 - SC - Indian Laws

Rejection of Bail application - Sections 417, 420, 467, 468, 471, 120-B read with 34 of Indian Penal Code - HELD THAT - The investigation has been completed and chargesheet has been filed. Charges have also been framed. State has also filed affidavit stating that further investigation is going on. Further investigation may go on in which petitioner shall also cooperate. After having heard learned counsel for the parties and perusing the records, the petitioner has made out a case for grant of bail on the terms and conditions as may be fixed by the Trial Court - SLP disposed off.

Summary

Issues: Bail application rejection in a criminal case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.

Analysis:
The Supreme Court allowed the application for impleadment and carefully considered the High Court's order rejecting the bail application of the petitioner in a criminal case involving multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code. The Court reviewed the audit report mentioned in the High Court's order, noting that the investigation had been completed, a chargesheet had been filed, and charges had been framed. The State also informed the Court that further investigation was ongoing. The Court emphasized the petitioner's cooperation in the ongoing investigation. After hearing the counsels and examining the records, the Court found merit in granting bail to the petitioner, subject to terms and conditions to be set by the Trial Court. The Court specifically directed that the petitioner should not handle documents related to the case or interact with any witnesses mentioned in the chargesheet to avoid any influence. The special leave petition was disposed of accordingly, with pending applications also being resolved.