Anticipatory bail after charge-sheet filing may be granted where no direct evidence exists, subject to conditions securing trial cooperation.

Filing of the charge-sheet and the absence of direct evidence can support grant of anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC, if the court is satisfied that the accused should be protected while the trial proceeds. The protection was granted subject to furnishing the required bond and surety, and to conditions designed to secure cooperation and attendance during the proceedings.

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Issues: Whether the applicant was entitled to anticipatory bail after filing of the charge-sheet in the absence of direct evidence against him.

Analysis: The application was under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The charge-sheet had already been filed, and the Court noted that there was no direct evidence against the applicant. In these circumstances, the Court found it to extend the protection of anticipatory bail, while imposing conditions to secure the trial and ensure cooperation with the proceedings.

Conclusion: Anticipatory bail was granted to the applicant on furnishing the specified bond and surety, subject to the stated conditions.

Ratio Decidendi: Filing of the charge-sheet and absence of direct evidence may justify grant of anticipatory bail, subject to appropriate conditions securing the trial.

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