Sudeep Chatterjee vs The State Of Bihar

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of onerous conditions imposed for pre-arrest bail under Section 438 of the Cr.P.C., emphasizing that the law does not compel individuals to fulfill impossible conditions. The Court held that the High Court's order requiring the appellant to submit a joint affidavit with specific commitments was excessive and contrary to established principles regarding bail. The Court reiterated that bail should not be denied based on unnecessary restrictions, thereby setting aside the High Court's conditions.