IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI
Y.LAKSHMANA RAO
Lekkala Demudu – Appellant
Versus
State of Andhra Pradesh – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. prosecution's case details. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. arguments for pre-arrest bail. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. opposition to bail application. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 4. court's analysis on eligibility for bail. (Para 8 , 9) |
| 5. conditions and outcome of bail application. (Para 10 , 11) |
ORDER :
CASE OF THE PROSECUTION:
CONTENTIONS OF THE COUNSEL FOR THE PETITIONERS:
4. It is further submitted that there is no recovery attributable to the Petitioners and custodial interrogation is not warranted in the facts and circumstances of the case. The Petitioners have cooperated with the investigation and there is no likelihood of absconding or tampering with the prosecution evidence. Therefore, it is prayed that this Court may be pleased to grant pre-arrest bail to the Petitioner Nos.1 to 3/Accused No.2, 4 and 5 in the interest of justice.
5. Per contra, Ms. P. Akhila Naidu, learned Assistant Public Prosecutor vehemently opposed granting of pre-arrest bail contending that the investigation is at a nascent stage and the custodial interrogation of the Petitioners are imperative for eliciting material facts. It is submitted that if the Petitioners are granted pre-arrest bail, there is a grave apprehension that they
Court grants pre-arrest bail under strict conditions, emphasizing cooperation in ongoing investigations.
The court emphasized that pre-arrest bail cannot be denied based on vague, omnibus allegations lacking specific overt acts attributed to each accused.
Pre-arrest bail is subject to specific criteria under law, including cooperation with investigations and absence of prior arrest alerts.
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