Shantilal vs Vimalchand And Ors. [Alongwith ...

The Supreme Court, referencing the decision in Rajesh Bajaj v. State NCT of Delhi, set aside the impugned order to facilitate the completion of the investigation. The Court directed that accused persons in the F.I.R. be released on bail upon executing a self bond, while allowing the investigating agency to proceed independently. It emphasized that the respondents could raise discharge contentions if a final report under Section 173 of the Criminal Procedure Code is filed, ensuring that civil rights of both parties remain unaffected.