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VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA
Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy – Appellant
Versus
State Of Andhra Pradesh – Respondent
ORDER :
(Venkata Jyothirmai Pratapa, J.)
Since the issue and the parties involved in all these Interim Applications in the above criminal petitions are one and the same, the same are being disposed of by this Common Order.
Arguments advanced at the Bar through video conferencing on 26.05.2024:
2. Heard Sri T. Niranjan Reddy, learned senior counsel representing Sri S.Rama Lakshmana Reddy, learned counsel for the petitioner and Sri N.Ashwani Kumar, learned counsel for the intervener (victim) in Crime No.59 of 2024 of Karempudi Police Station, Palnadu District and Sri Y.Nagi Reddy, learned Public Prosecutor representing the State.
3. Learned senior counsel for the Petitioner Sri T. Niranjan Reddy, submitted the following arguments on 26.05.2024 :
The court emphasized the necessity of interim protection for the accused in election-related cases while ensuring victim protection and public safety during the electoral process.
Anticipatory bail should only be granted under exceptional circumstances; the court must consider the nature of accusations, the applicant's history, and potential risks to public safety and the inve....
Anticipatory bail should be granted only in exceptional circumstances, considering the seriousness of the charges and the potential for witness tampering.
Interim bail for campaigning in elections is not permissible as it is not a fundamental right and could lead to misuse of the legal process.
Anticipatory bail is not granted as a matter of routine; it requires exceptional circumstances, particularly when serious allegations are involved.
The court reaffirmed that the presumption of innocence and the right to bail are fundamental, particularly when evidence is insufficient to justify continued detention.
The main legal point established in the judgment is that the High Court should be cautious in interfering with the investigation or trial of a criminal case and should not stall the investigation, ex....
The court denied anticipatory bail due to sufficient evidence of involvement in a politically motivated violent incident, emphasizing the need for public order and the integrity of the investigation ....
Bail – While deciding a bail application, Court should not embark upon a detailed enquiry with regard to merits of matter – Bail is a right of any accused and jail is an exception.
The court balanced the conflicting considerations of personal liberty and the need for proper investigation in a larger societal interest, and found that the Applicants in ABA No.2 of 2022 were not e....
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