Balwinder Singh & Anr vs State Of Punjab & Ors

The Supreme Court reiterated that the protection granted under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.) is not indefinite and must be followed by a timely application for regular bail. Citing Adri Dharan Das vs. State of West Bengal, the Court held that the earlier order granting bail would remain effective for six weeks, during which the appellant must seek regular bail. The appeal was disposed of with this directive.