In Brief
This case concerns a Supreme Court appeal challenging bail granted to an accused in an alleged embezzlement case. The first respondent was accused of misappropriating Rs. 2.78 crores, but the High Court had granted bail based on bail conditions calculated at Rs. 50 lakhs, unaware of the true quantum. The Supreme Court found the conditions insufficient given the significant fraud amount and modified the bail by imposing additional security of Rs. 75 lakhs, passport deposit, and weekly police station reporting. The appeal was partly allowed with enhanced bail conditions to ensure the accused's presence and prevent flight."
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