ENGINEERING EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL vs USHA ANAND

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing the Engineering Export Promotion Council to refund Rs. 22 lakhs deposited by the acquitted accused under bail conditions, citing Sections 420 and 468/471 IPC. The Court established that acquitted individuals are entitled to the return of amounts deposited as bail, as the deposits were made without prejudice to their rights. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the right to refund based on the trial court's earlier ruling.