The judgment mentioned that a competent court can use its discretion to impose “any condition" for granting of bail under Sections 437 (3) and 439 (1) (a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which inevitably includes imposing certain travelling restrictions as well
Yes, courts can impose travel restrictions, including limiting foreign travel, when granting bail. This is often done to prevent the accused from fleeing the jurisdiction and avoiding prosecution. These restrictions can be as severe as requiring the surrender of a passport or prohibiting travel outside a specific area.
Yes, the court can impose travel restrictions while granting bail as part of the conditions to ensure the accused’s presence during the trial and to prevent tampering with evidence or influencing witnesses. Such restrictions may include surrendering the passport, seeking permission before leaving the jurisdiction, or limiting movement to a particular area. These conditions are within the court's discretion under Section 437(3) or Section 438(2) of the CrPC, depending on whether it is regular or anticipatory bail.
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