'Cannot Be Kept in Custody for Indefinite Period, Undocumented Migrant in Fraud Case Granted Bail on Personal Bond or FD: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to an undocumented female migrant, Farida Praveen alias Shikha Gaur, accused in a fraud case. The Court, considering the nature of the allegations and the constitutional protection under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, allowed her release on the condition that she furnishes a bail bond of up to ₹10,000 through a fixed deposit or, alternatively, on personal bond if…