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Issues: Whether the applicant was entitled to regular bail in connection with allegations of forgery, creation of false documents and tax evasion, having regard to the gravity of the offence, the stage of investigation, past antecedents and the apprehension of tampering with evidence.
Analysis: The application was considered under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 in the context of offences alleged under the Indian Penal Code. The material collected in investigation indicated a prima facie role of the applicant in supplying false seals, facilitating the use of fabricated documents and participating in a broader conspiracy for evasion of revenue. The Court noted that the applicant was not named in the FIR, but the investigation had brought his involvement on record through witness statements and other material. It further noted that the investigation was still pending, the charge-sheet had not been filed, and the prosecution had raised a credible apprehension that release on bail could lead to tampering with evidence and interference with witnesses. The applicant's past involvement in similar matters was also treated as a relevant factor against grant of bail.
Conclusion: Regular bail was not granted and the application was rejected.
Ratio Decidendi: In deciding regular bail, the Court may refuse relief where the investigation discloses a prima facie role in a serious conspiracy, the accused has similar antecedents, and there is a reasonable apprehension of tampering with evidence or influencing witnesses while the investigation is still incomplete.