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2005 Supreme(SC) 847
Supreme Court Of India
P. VENKATARAMA REDDI AND DR. A.R. LAKSHMANAN, JJ.
SHASHI BHUSHAN JARUHAR- Appellants
Versus
STATE OF BIHAR AND ANOTHER - Respondents
Criminal Appeal No. 744 of 2005,
Decided on May 13, 2005
Headnote:
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Sections 437 and 439 - Constitution of India, Article 136 - 'Fodder scam' case - Grant of bail-Appellant in custody for about 14 months - Since Supreme Court rejected bail application, nearly 8 months time had elapsed - In matters pertaining to 'Fodder Scam' Supreme Court released the accused, who were in jail for about six months or more, on bail- In the circumstances, the appellant directed to be released on bail on furnishing personal bond for Rs. 20,000/- with a surety for the like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Special Judge, (CBI).. [Para 2]
ORDER
1. Leave granted.
2. It is stated that the appellant has been in custody for about 14 months in connection with the crime for which FIR is registered in this case. After this Court rejected the bail application, nearly 8 months time has elapsed. It is also brought to our notice that in matters pertaining to “Fodder Scam” this Court has released the accused, who were in jail for about six months or more, on bail. In the circumstances, the appellant shall be released on bail on the condition of furnishing personal bond for Rs. 20,000 with a surety for the like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Special Judge, (CBI), Patna. The appeal is disposed of accordingly.
