The appellant, Rajiv Jindal, along with others, was accused in a financial irregularities case involving misappropriation of funds. After completion of investigation, a charge sheet was filed for offences triable by a Magistrate. The Allahabad High Court had denied bail to the appellants, primarily on the ground that a large amount of public money was involved in the alleged scam. The appellants approached the Supreme Court seeking bail, contending that all offences were bailable or triable by a Magistrate, that they had cooperated during the investigation, and that no criminal antecedents were alleged against them.

The Supreme Court allowed the appeals and granted bail to the appellants. It observed that all offences alleged were triable by a Magistrate and that the prosecution had not shown any previous criminal record or antecedents against the appellants. The Court noted that apprehension of witness tampering was speculative and not supported by any material. Considering the nature of the offences and the absence of antecedents, the Court found no justification to deny bail.

The Court directed that the appellants be produced before the Trial Court within one week, which shall enlarge them on bail upon appropriate terms and conditions after hearing the Public Prosecutor. The Trial Court was also empowered to impose stringent conditions to ensure fair conduct during the trial. All pending applications were disposed of.