In a significant ruling, a court in New Delhi has granted bail to Ankur Malik, a suspended sub-inspector of the Delhi Police, who is accused of committing a bank fraud amounting to ₹15.2 lakh (approximately $18,000 USD). The decision was made by Special Judge Puneet Pahwa, who highlighted that the investigation has been completed and that the trial process is likely to be lengthy. The court noted that three co-accused individuals were already released on bail, while another co-accused had not been arrested, leaving Malik as the only one in custody. The prosecution argued against the bail, citing Malik's key role in the fraud and the risk of evidence tampering. However, the judge pointed out that most of the evidence is documentary and that indefinite custody could hinder Malik's defense. As a result, bail was granted on a personal bond of ₹50,000 (approximately $600 USD) with conditions to avoid contacting witnesses or tampering with evidence.