Bail under Section 439 CrPC granted after charge-sheet filing, custody delay, and parity with co-accused.

Bail under Section 439 CrPC was granted after the investigation was complete, the charge-sheet had been filed, documentary evidence had been seized, and no further custodial interrogation was considered necessary. The Court also relied on the applicant's custody since 02.10.2020, the likely delay in concluding the trial, and parity with co-accused who had already been enlarged on bail. The complainant's own investment decision was also noted in the overall assessment. Release was directed on furnishing bond and surety, subject to compliance with the conditions under Section 437(3) CrPC.

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Issues: Whether the applicant was entitled to bail under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

Analysis: The application was considered in light of the completion of investigation, filing of the charge-sheet, seizure of documentary evidence, the likely delay in conclusion of trial, the applicant's custody since 02.10.2020, and parity with co-accused who had already been enlarged on bail. The Court also noted the complainant's own investment decision and the absence of any need for further custodial interrogation.

Conclusion: Bail was granted, with release directed on furnishing of bond and surety and compliance with the conditions under Section 437(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

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