Bail continued during trial subject to strict compliance conditions and possible cancellation for misuse of liberty.

The SC continued the appellant's bail during trial, considering the period of custody already undergone and finding further pre-trial detention unnecessary in the interests of justice. The bail was maintained subject to stringent conditions, including regular reporting, restriction on travel, surrender of passport, and no intimidation of witnesses or tampering with evidence. The Court also preserved the State's right to seek cancellation of bail under the Criminal Procedure Code if the appellant misused liberty or delayed the trial.

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Issues: Whether the appellant was entitled to continue on bail pending trial, subject to conditions and the possibility of cancellation on breach.

Analysis: The appellant was alleged to have committed serious offences, but the Court considered his period of custody already undergone and the fact that continued pre-trial detention was not necessary in the interests of justice. Bail was therefore continued on the existing interim order, but only on stringent conditions requiring regular reporting, restriction on travel, surrender of passport, and abstention from intimidation of witnesses or tampering with evidence. The Court further preserved the power to seek cancellation of bail under the Criminal Procedure Code if the appellant misused liberty or caused delay in the trial.

Conclusion: The appellant was permitted to remain on bail, subject to the stated conditions and the liberty of the respondent-State to seek cancellation for misuse.

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