VINIT KUMAR MATHUR
Leela W/o Mahendra – Appellant
Versus
State Of Rajasthan – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Vinit Kumar Mathur, J. - Lawyers are not physically appearing in the Court in view of the unprecedented situation being faced by the country due to pandemic of novel corona virus (COVID-19).
2. The present bail application has been filed under Section 439 Cr.P.C. on behalf of the petitioners who are in custody in connection with FIR No.32/2021, registered at Police Station Rol, District Nagaur for the offence punishable under Sections 498-a, 302 & 201 of IPC.
3. Heard learned counsel for the parties. Perused the material available on record.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that petitioners are mother-in-law and brother-in-law of the deceased. He further submits that there is no specific allegation of demand of dowry on the present petitioners. He, therefore, prays that the petitioners may be enlarged on bail.
5. Learned Public Prosecutor as well as learned counsel for the complainant vehemently oppose the bail application.
6. Having regard to the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case as also the present situation of the country due to pandemic of corona virus (COVID-19), in particular the jails, this Court deems it just and proper to release the petitioners
The court considered the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the absence of specific allegations of dowry demand in granting bail to the accused.
The court's decision to grant bail was influenced by the unprecedented situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on the situation of the jails, justifying the release of the petitioner on bai....
The court may consider the unprecedented situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the jails, as a justifiable ground for granting bail.
The court's decision to grant bail was influenced by the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case and the present situation of the country due to the pandemic of corona virus (COVID-19).
Grant of bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C. in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the expected lengthy trial duration.
The court's decision to grant bail was influenced by the interpretation of Section 439 Cr.P.C. in light of the similarity of the case with the co-accused persons who had been enlarged on bail and the....
The court may consider the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the prolonged trial period in deciding bail applications.
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