STATE OF NCT OF DELHI vs RAJ KUMAR @ LOVEPREET @ LOVELY

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in granting default bail under Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, as the investigation was extended under Section 43D(2)(b) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, and the police report was filed within the extended period. The Court emphasized that the conditions for default bail were not met since the investigation was ongoing and the necessary sanctions were awaited. Consequently, the appeal by the State of NCT of Delhi was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside.