Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
Section 438—Conditional anticipatory bail—Appeal—Bail condition imposed by High Court directing appellant to pay maintenance amount to the informant (second respondent)—Unmerited—When application for bail is filed, the court is required to impose such bail conditions which would ensure that the appellant does not flee from justice and is available to face trial—Imposing conditions which are irrelevant for exercise of power under Section 438 of the CrPC would not therefore be warranted—Impugned condition is accordingly set aside and quashed—Appellant is bound to remain available and face the trial as required by law.
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