https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=123512 Section 167(2) creates an independent, indefeasible right to default bail once the statutory investigation period expires, and that entitlement is not extinguished by an earlier regular bail order under Section 439 or by withdrawal of an earlier challenge. A prior habeas corpus petition does not bar consideration of the default-bail claim, though the ordinary remedy against an adverse order under Section 167(2) is appeal. Bail conditions must be confined to securing the accused's presence at trial; onerous monetary deposits unrelated to attendance are impermissible. The accused was directed to be released on personal bond and sureties. en-us Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:00:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=123512 Section 167(2) creates an independent, indefeasible right to default bail once the statutory investigation period expires, and that entitlement is not extinguished by an earlier regular bail order under Section 439 or by withdrawal of an earlier challenge. A prior habeas corpus petition does not bar consideration of the default-bail claim, though the ordinary remedy against an adverse order under Section 167(2) is appeal. Bail conditions must be confined to securing the accused's presence at trial; onerous monetary deposits unrelated to attendance are impermissible. The accused was directed to be released on personal bond and sureties. Case-Laws Central Excise Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=123512