HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN AT JODHPUR
Devendra Kachhawaha, J.
Ramniwas @ Rama & Ors. – Appellants
Versus
State Of Rajasthan – Respondent
S.B. Criminal Appeal No. 83, 84 of 2022
Decided On : 09-03-2022
Bail - SC/ST (Prevention of atrocities) act - The court allowed the appeal and set aside the order rejecting the bail application, granting bail to the accused-appellant under the condition of furnishing a personal bond and sureties.
Fact of the Case:
The appellant filed an appeal under Section 14 (a) (2) SC/ST (Prevention of atrocities) act against the rejection of the bail application. The appellant was in judicial custody in connection with multiple offenses.
Finding of the Court:
The court, after considering the arguments, found that the appellant deserved to be enlarged on bail, and consequently allowed the appeal, setting aside the impugned order and ordering the release of the accused-appellant on bail.
Issues: The issues involved the rejection of the bail application and the appellant's eligibility for bail considering the circumstances and the multiple cases registered against the appellant.
Ratio Decidendi: The court's decision was influenced by the entirety of facts and circumstances available on record, and the consideration of the arguments advanced by the appellant's counsel, the Public Prosecutor, and the counsel for the complainant.
Final Decision: The court allowed the appeal, set aside the impugned order, and ordered the release of the accused-appellant on bail, subject to the condition of furnishing a personal bond and sureties.
JUDGMENT
Devendra Kachhawaha, J. - In S.B. Criminal appeal No. 83/2022:-
1. The instant appeal has been filed under Section 14 (a) (2) SC/ST (Prevention of atrocities) act on behalf of the appellant, who is in judicial custody in connection with F.I.R. No.108/2021, Police Station abu Parvat, District Sirohi, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 143, 341, 323, 392 and 307 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3(2)(Va) of the SC/ST (Prevention of atrocities) act against the order dated 10.01.2022 passed by the Special Judge, SC/ST (Prevention of atrocities) act Cases, Sirohi, whereby, the bail application preferred under Section 439 Cr.P.C. on behalf of the appellant was rejected.
2. Heard learned counsel for the appellant, learned Public Prosecutor and learned counsel for the complainant. Perused the material available on record.
3. Learned counsel for the appellant stated that none of the injuries is declared as dangerous to life; appellant is behind the bars since 28.12.2021; charge-sheet has filed; and the trial will take time. With these submissions, learned counsel for the appellants prayed that the benefit of bail may be granted to the appellants.
4. Per contra, learned Public Prosecutor as well as learned counsel appearing on behalf of the complainant has fervently and vehemently opposed the appeal and stated that three other cases have been registered against the accused-appellant.
5. Thus, having regard to the entirety of facts and circumstances as available on record and upon a consideration of the arguments advanced, this Court is of the opinion that the appellant deserves to be enlarged on bail.
6. Consequently, the instant appeal is allowed. The impugned order dated 10.01.2022 passed by the Special Judge, SC/ST (Prevention of atrocities) act Cases, Sirohi, is set aside. It is ordered that the accused-appellant - Ramniwas @ Rama S/o Jagdish Ji, arrested in connection with F.I.R. No.108/2021,
7. Police Station abu Parvat, District Sirohi, shall be released on bail, if not wanted in any other case, provided he furnishes a personal bond of Rs.50,000/- along with two sureties of Rs.25,000/- each to the satisfaction of the learned trial Court with the stipulation to appear before that Court on each and every date of hearing and whenever called upon to do so till the completion of the trial.
In S.B. Criminal appeal (Sb) No. 84/2022:-
8. Learned counsel for the petitioner does not want to press the present criminal appeal but seeks liberty for the appellant to file a fresh criminal appeal after recording the statements of injured witness and Doctor, with a request to issue direction to the learned trial Court to record the statements on priority.
9. accordingly, the present criminal appeal moved under Section 14-a(2) of SC/ST (Prevention of atrocities act) on behalf of the accused-appellant, Rakesh @ Boby S/o Devendra Kumar, stands dismissed as not pressed with liberty as prayed for.
10. as requested in the circumstances of the case, learned trial Court is directed to record the statements of injured witness and Doctor on priority basis.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the court's discretion in granting bail under the SC/ST (Prevention of atrocities) act, considering the circumstances and arguments presented.
The consideration of the co-accused's bail, charge-sheet filing, and trial duration influenced the court's decision in granting bail to the accused-appellant.
The court has the discretion to grant bail after considering the entirety of facts and circumstances, and the arguments presented.
The court established that bail can be granted under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act when the circumstances indicate that the accused may not pose a flight risk and the trial may take consid....
The court established that lack of specific allegations in a suicide note can be a valid ground for granting bail under the SC/ST Act.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the court's discretion to grant bail after considering the entirety of facts and circumstances, despite the appellant being declared absconder and ....
The court established that an accused's right to a fair trial must be upheld, and justifiable reasons for absence from court can warrant the granting of bail, even in serious cases under the SC/ST Ac....
The court established that in bail applications under the SC/ST Act, the individual circumstances of the accused, the status of co-accused, and the progress of the trial are critical factors in deter....
The court established that in cases involving non-serious charges and prolonged trial durations, bail may be granted even under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
The court's decision to grant bail to the accused-appellant was based on the consideration of the entirety of facts and circumstances available on record, and the finding that the order rejecting the....
Login now and unlock free premium legal research
Login to SupremeToday AI and access free legal analysis, AI highlights, and smart tools.
Login
now!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
Copyright © 2023 Vikas Info Solution Pvt Ltd. All Rights Reserved.