MOHAN SINGH vs UNION TERRITORY, CHANDIGARH

The Supreme Court held that the cancellation of bail under Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act was improper as the appellant had not shown any intent to interfere with justice. The Court emphasized that the rationale for bail is not to punish an accused before conviction, referencing the principles established in Gurcharan Singh & ors. v. State (Delhi Administration). The Court allowed the appellant to continue on bail until further orders from the Sessions Court, thereby reversing the High Court's decision.