Bail Conditions Modified: Petitioner Retains Passport with Rs. 2,00,000 Bond, Must Share Travel Plans for Medical Needs.

The Court modified the bail conditions, allowing the petitioner to retain his passport, subject to a bail bond of Rs. 2,00,000 with sureties. The petitioner must submit travel details and contact information to the Court before each trip and update upon return. This decision balances the petitioner's medical travel needs with the CBI's concerns, ensuring compliance with legal proceedings without surrendering the passport.

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Issues:
1. Modification of bail conditions regarding surrendering passport and travel restrictions.

Analysis:
The judgment pertains to a petition challenging an order by the Special Judge directing the petitioner to deposit his passport with the Court and seek permission before leaving the country. The petitioner, through his counsel, argued that he has complied with previous travel restrictions by furnishing bank guarantees and needs to travel abroad frequently for medical treatment. The CBI, represented by its counsel, expressed willingness to return the passport but requested the petitioner to submit his travel itinerary and contact details to the Court before leaving the country. After hearing both parties, the Court acknowledged the petitioner's compliance with previous travel conditions and trustworthiness. Consequently, the Court modified the bail condition, allowing the petitioner to retain his passport but imposing a bail bond requirement of Rs. 2,00,000 with sureties. The petitioner must provide his travel details and contact information to the Court before each trip and update the Court upon return to ensure no interference with legal proceedings.

This judgment highlights the Court's discretion in modifying bail conditions based on the petitioner's past conduct and the interests of justice. The Court balanced the petitioner's need for medical travel against the CBI's concerns by removing the passport surrender requirement while imposing stringent bail bond conditions and travel reporting obligations. The judgment emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the petitioner's international travels do not impede the legal process and cause delays. By maintaining communication with the Court and providing necessary assurances, the petitioner can continue his medical treatments abroad while upholding legal responsibilities and obligations.

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