Anticipatory bail granted on parity with co-accused, with release directed subject to statutory conditions.

Anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure was found appropriate on the facts presented. The Court noted that the allegations against the appellant were similar to those against other accused persons who had already been granted anticipatory bail, and treated that parity as a material consideration. Bail was directed in the event of arrest or surrender, subject to the usual statutory conditions governing anticipatory bail.

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Issues: Whether the appellant was entitled to anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

Analysis: The Court found the case fit for grant of anticipatory bail on the facts presented, particularly because the allegations were similar to those against the other accused, who had already been granted the benefit of anticipatory bail. The order directed release on bail in the event of arrest or surrender, subject to the statutory conditions governing anticipatory bail.

Conclusion: The appellant was held entitled to anticipatory bail.

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