Bail granted after prolonged custody and completed custodial interrogation, subject to bond, sureties, and cooperation conditions.

Bail was granted in a pending criminal case after the Court noted that the petitioner had been in custody for a substantial period, custodial interrogation had already been completed, and the prosecution was holding the material collected during investigation. On those facts, the Court found continued custody unnecessary and allowed release subject to conditions, including execution of a personal bond, sureties, and cooperation with the investigating agency.

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Issues: Whether the petitioner was entitled to bail in the pending criminal case.

Analysis: The petition arose from a 2020 crime and the petitioner had remained in custody for a substantial period. The investigation had already secured custodial interrogation, and the materials were stated to be with the prosecution. On these facts, the Court found bail to be appropriate, subject to conditions.

Conclusion: Bail was granted to the petitioner on execution of a personal bond and sureties, with a direction to cooperate with the investigating agency.

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