Bail granted during trial custody, with Article 21 liberty considerations and conditions to secure attendance and cooperation.

Bail was granted to the applicant pending trial after the HC considered the nature of the accusation, absence of criminal history, length of custody, and the constitutional protection of personal liberty under Article 21. The Court expressly refrained from expressing any opinion on the merits of the allegations and allowed release subject to conditions designed to secure attendance, prevent interference with evidence, and ensure cooperation in the trial. The applicant was directed to furnish the prescribed bond and sureties.

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Issues: Whether the applicant was entitled to bail in the alleged offences.

Analysis: The applicant sought bail during pendency of trial. The order noted the accusation, the absence of criminal history, the period of custody, and the constitutional value of personal liberty under Article 21. Bail was granted without expressing any opinion on the merits, subject to conditions intended to secure attendance, prevent interference with evidence, and ensure cooperation in trial.

Conclusion: Bail was granted to the applicant on furnishing the prescribed bond and sureties, subject to the imposed conditions.

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