BALWINDER SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB .

The Supreme Court held that the protection granted under Section 438 of the 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 directed that the earlier bail order would remain effective for six weeks, within which the appellant must seek regular bail. The Criminal Appeal was disposed of accordingly, affirming the need for timely action in bail matters.