While Imposing Conditions For Bail, Trial Court Cannot Direct Accused To Apply For Passport, Obtain It & Then Surrender It: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court ruled that a trial court cannot impose a bail condition requiring surrender of passports as it exceeds statutory provisions. The court emphasized that such conditions should be set judiciously, considering the nature of the offense and the accused's background. It stressed the importance of balancing personal liberty with the interests of justice, noting that blanket conditions like passport surrender can be unjustified. This decision underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding individual rights during legal proceedings.