Q. In a given case, the Allahabad High Court, on an application made by the complainant held that the anticipatory bail granted to the accused by the Trial Court came to an end with the filing of a charge-sheet, and directed him to surrender and apply for regular bail. Discuss?

Q. Whether Anticipatory Bail Once Granted Automatically End with Filing of Charge sheet?

A. NO

RELEVANT CASE LAW:

Dr. RAJESH PRATAP GIRI V. STATE OF UP  LL 2021 SC 140

F.B REITERATED THAT:

• the anticipatory bail once granted does not automatically end on the filing of the charge-sheet.
• The Top Court noted that in
  • SUSHILA AGGARWAL AND ORS. V. STATE (NCT OF DELHI) AND ANR., (2020) 5 SCC 1,
• it was observed that 'mere fact that an accused is given relief under Section 438 at one stage, per se does not mean that upon the filing of a charge-sheet, he is necessarily to surrender or/and apply for regular bail.'