Anticipatory bail refused after non-appearance; petitioner directed to surrender and seek regular bail before trial court

In a criminal complaint involving offences under the Companies Act, 2013 and the IPC, the HC declined anticipatory bail where the petitioner had earlier failed to appear despite an undertaking. Noting that interim protection had been granted in connected matters and that the respondent had no objection to surrender followed by a regular bail request, the Court directed the petitioner to surrender before the trial court. The question of regular bail was left to the trial court for consideration on the same day in accordance with law. Anticipatory bail was not granted.

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Issues: Whether anticipatory bail should be granted to the petitioner.

Analysis: The petition arose from a criminal complaint involving offences under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner had earlier absented himself despite an undertaking to appear, and the Court noted that interim protection had been granted in connected matters. The respondent had no objection to the petitioner surrendering and seeking regular bail before the trial court. In these circumstances, the Court found it appropriate to direct surrender and leave the question of regular bail to the trial court.

Conclusion: Anticipatory bail was not granted. The petitioner was directed to surrender before the trial court and apply for regular bail, which was to be considered on the same day in accordance with law.

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