Anticipatory bail principles applied where investigation was complete and charge-sheet filed, with conditions imposed to protect trial.

Anticipatory bail was considered in light of the allegations under the Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act, the applicant's asserted role, completion of investigation, and filing of the charge-sheet. The Court applied the principles in Sushila Aggarwal and treated the stage of the proceedings and the need to secure the investigation and trial as relevant factors. On that basis, the applicant was held entitled to anticipatory bail, and the application was allowed subject to conditions designed to protect the process.

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Issues: Whether the applicant was entitled to anticipatory bail in a case involving allegations under the Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Analysis: The application was considered in light of the nature of allegations, the applicant's role as asserted in the record, the completion of investigation and filing of charge-sheet, and the governing principles relating to anticipatory bail. The Court also took note of the Supreme Court's decision in Sushila Aggarwal on the grant of anticipatory bail and imposed conditions to secure the investigation and trial process.

Conclusion: The applicant was held entitled to anticipatory bail and the application was allowed, subject to conditions.

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