V. R. K. KRUPA SAGAR
MADALLAPALLI BALAJI – Appellant
Versus
STATE CBI – Respondent
ORDER :
1. The criminal petition No.5547 of 2024 under sections 480 and 483 of the BNSS is filed by the petitioners/A4 and A5 to grant regular bail in connection with FIR No.Rc.2182024A0013 of 2024 of CBI AC-III, New Delhi for the offences punishable under Sections 61(2) of BNS read with sections 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
2. The criminal petition No.5384 of 2024 under sections 480 and 483 of the BNSS is filed by the petitioner/A6 to grant regular bail in connection with FIR No.Rc.2182024A0013 of 2024 of CBI AC-III, New Delhi for the offences punishable under Sections 61(2) of BNS read with sections 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
3. Heard arguments of Sri O.Manohar Reddy, the learned senior counsel appearing on behalf of Sri Varun Byreddy, the learned counsel for petitioner in Crl.P.No.5384 of 2024 and Sri Jupudi VK Yagnadutt, the learned standing counsel for Central Government appearing for CBI. Counter is filed on behalf of respondent/CBI.
4. Heard arguments of Sri T.Sreedhar, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of Dr.S.Rajani, the learned counsel for petitioners in Crl.P.No.5547 of 2024 and Sri Jupudi VK Yagnadutt, th
The court established that bail is a rule and jail is an exception, emphasizing the need for a prima facie case and the importance of not prejudicing the accused during bail hearings.
The court established that the principles for granting bail require careful consideration of the nature of the allegations and the potential for interference with the investigation.
Bail is a rule and jail is an exception; courts must consider the nature of the allegations and the risk of tampering with evidence when deciding on bail applications.
The court emphasized the serious nature of corruption in government offices and the need to prevent tampering with witnesses and destruction of evidence in corruption cases.
Anticipatory bail in corruption cases requires exceptional circumstances; mere presumption of innocence is insufficient.
The court established that in non-bailable offenses, the presumption of innocence and the right to personal liberty are paramount, and that bail should be granted unless there are compelling reasons ....
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