Lijo & Ors v The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions

A bail cash deposit that exceeds the likely fine on conviction and is beyond the accused's means may render bail illusory and be set aside on appeal, particularly where changed circumstances demonstrate the accused cannot meet the condition. The court must balance the risk of non-reattendance against the hardship caused by onerous bail conditions, having regard to the accused's personal circumstances rather than focusing primarily on the means of a third party standing behind them.