In Brief
The appellants sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, which was denied by the High Court. After one year of pendency in the Supreme Court, the Court learned that Accused No. 1 had already been granted bail by the High Court. Finding no useful purpose in prolonging the appeals, the Supreme Court disposed of the matter, directing that upon the filing of a final investigation report and issuance of summons, the appellants shall surrender before the Trial Court, which shall consider their bail applications independently and without delay.
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