Regular bail granted after prolonged custody, with strict conditions imposed despite ongoing investigation and requested interrogation.

Regular bail under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure was considered on the basis that the petitioner had been in custody for more than 54 days and further detention was not justified at that stage despite continuing investigation and requested interrogation. The Court noted the petitioner's willingness to comply with stringent conditions and took into account that bail had already been granted to the co-accused wife in the connected matter. Bail was granted subject to strict conditions.

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Issues: Whether the petitioner was entitled to regular bail under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 in the facts and circumstances of the case.

Analysis: The petitioner had been in custody for more than 54 days. Although the investigation was stated to be continuing and further interrogation was sought, the Court found that prolonged detention at that stage was unwarranted. The Court also noted that the petitioner was willing to abide by stringent conditions and that bail had already been granted to the co-accused wife in the connected matter.

Conclusion: Bail was granted to the petitioner subject to strict conditions.

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