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2020 (2) TMI 1598 - RAJASTHAN HIGH COURTSeeking grant of Bail - It is contended by Investigating Officer that charge-sheet was complete against the present petitioner and the matter was only kept pending with regard to investigation in relation to other two hundred plus suspected persons - HELD THAT:- The contention of Investigating Officer that it is the practice of SOG to make a note that the matter is kept pending under Section 173(8) of Cr.P.C. against all is also not a ground to deny the bail, more particularly when it is clearly mentioned in the charge-sheet that the investigation is kept pending under Section 173(8) of Cr.P.C. against the present petitioner. It is true that Investigating Agency has a right to continue with the investigation but equally it is true that if the investigation is not completed within a prescribed time then the accused is entitled to default bail under the provision of Section 167 of Cr.P.C. This bail application is accordingly allowed and it is directed that accused petitioner shall be released on bail provided the conditions imposed are satisfies - application allowed.
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