Bail is granted when the totality of circumstances, including duration of custody, warrants it, with conditions for cooperation and good conduct during trial.

ORDER :

1. The petitioner seeks leave to challenge the order dated 24.02.2025 in SBCRMBA No. 1394/2025 titled “ Vijayraj vs. State of Rajasthan ” passed by the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur.

2. The petitioner is in custody since 30.09.2023 in connection with FIR No.227 dated 25.12.2022 registered at Police Station Bekriya, District-Udaipur, for the offences punishable under Sections 4 19 , 420 and 120B IPC, Sections 3 , 4, 6, 6(a) of the Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 1992 and Sections 3 ,6,9 and 10 of the Rajasthan Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2022.

3. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the material placed on record, we are of the considered view that the petitioner has made out a case for interference with the impugned order dated 24.02.2025.

4. Considering the totality of circumstances and also the fact that the petitioner is in custody since 30.09.2023, we are inclined to grant bail to the petitioner on such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the Trial Court. Ordered accordingly.

5. It goes without saying that the accused, would fully co-operate with the Investigating Agency during the trial for ensuring its expeditious adjudication.

6. Needless to add, the petitioner would maintain good conduct and not endeavour to influence any of the witnesses, in any manner, till the completion of the trial.

7. Under no circumstances, petitioner shall seek any un-warranted adjournment during trial.

8. The petitioner shall furnish his latest address; place of residence; contact number to the Trial Court and shall report to the Investigating Officer at least once a month, till such time the challan is presented for trial.

9. To comply with the order, the petitioner shall be produced before the Trial Court forthwith.

10. In the event of any change of circumstance, it shall be open for the Trial Court to take steps for cancellation of bail, in accordance with law.

11. Learned counsel for the State of Rajasthan insists that during the trial, petitioner be restrained from staying within the State of Rajasthan. We see no reason to impose such a condition in the instant case.

12. The special leave petition is, accordingly, disposed of.

13. Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of.