Default bail U/s. 167(2) Cr.P.C. cannot be equated with discretion of Court U/s. 437, 438 or 439 Cr.P.C.

Amandeep Singh Bhui Vs Inspector (Preventive) Central Goods and Service Tax (Punjab and Haryana High Court) Default bail under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. cannot be equated with the discretion of the Court under Sections 437, 438 or 439 Cr.P.C., wherein the Court has got ample power to impose any condition as would be deemed fit on the facts and in the circumstances of the case. The indefeasible right under Section 167(2) Cr.P.C., accrued due to the failure on the part of the investigating agency to complete the investigation and present the challan within the stipulated period would, therefore, be...