Interim bail confirmed pending trial where investigation was incomplete and alleged tape-recorded evidence was only corroborative.

Interim bail was confirmed pending trial because the prosecuting agency did not oppose the request, the investigation remained incomplete, and no incriminating recovery had been shown. The court noted that the collected material, including an alleged tape-recorded conversation and an unsigned draft order, could be assessed properly after investigation was completed, and that even a proved tape-recorded conversation is only corroborative evidence. On that basis, the petitioner was entitled to remain on bail until final disposal of the case.

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Issues: Whether the petitioner was entitled to confirmation of interim bail pending trial in view of the material collected during investigation and the stand of the prosecuting agency.

Analysis: The bail request was considered in the light of the investigative material, including the alleged tape-recorded conversation and the unsigned draft order, but the prosecuting agency stated that its evidence synopsis was not pressed and that it did not oppose the bail. The Court also noted that the investigation was still in progress, no incriminating recovery had been shown, and the materials then collected could be assessed in the proper course after completion of investigation. The Court further observed that tape-recorded conversation, even if proved genuine, is at best corroborative evidence.

Conclusion: The petitioner was entitled to confirmation of interim bail and to remain on bail pending final disposal of the case.

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