Bail after chargesheet and framing of charges, with cooperation and witness-contact conditions attached.

Completion of investigation, filing of the chargesheet and framing of charges supported grant of bail, even though further investigation was said to be continuing. The SC found bail appropriate on the record and directed the accused to cooperate with any further investigation. The relief was made subject to conditions restricting handling of documents connected with the case and contact with witnesses cited in the chargesheet. Bail was therefore granted, with terms and conditions to be fixed by the Trial Court.

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Issues: Whether the petitioner was entitled to grant of bail in view of the completion of investigation, filing of the chargesheet, and framing of charges.

Analysis: The investigation had been completed and the chargesheet had been filed. Charges had also been framed, though further investigation was stated to be continuing. On a consideration of the record, bail was found to be appropriate, with a direction that the petitioner cooperate with any further investigation. The relief was made subject to conditions restricting handling of documents connected with the case and interaction with witnesses cited in the chargesheet.

Conclusion: Bail was granted in favour of the petitioner on terms and conditions to be fixed by the Trial Court.

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