IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN AT JODHPUR
ASHOK KUMAR JAIN, J.
Laxman Singh S/o Bhanwarsingh – Appellant
Versus
State Of Rajasthan, Through Pp - Respondent
S.B. Criminal Miscellaneous Bail Application No. 21, 22 of 2023
Decided on : 17-02-2023
Bail - Alleged Robbery - Release on Bail
Fact of the Case:
The petitioners were in custody in relation to an FIR for offences under Sections 341, 307, 427, 384, and 504 of the IPC. The charge sheet indicated that no offence under Sections 323 & 392 of the IPC were found proved against the petitioners.
Finding of the Court:
The Court considered the arguments and the fact that keeping the petitioners in custody would not serve any purpose and that the trial of the case would take a long time. Consequently, the bail applications were allowed, and the accused-petitioners were ordered to be released on bail.
Issues: Alleged involvement in the reported incident, lack of direct allegations, and negation of robbery during investigation.
Ratio Decidendi: The Court's decision was influenced by the absence of direct allegations against the petitioners, the negation of robbery during investigation, and the lack of evidence to prove certain offences against the petitioners.
Final Decision: The bail applications were allowed, and the accused-petitioners were ordered to be released on bail upon furnishing the specified bonds and complying with the stipulations.
ORDER :
1. These two bail applications have been filed under Section 439 Cr.P.C. on behalf of the petitioners Laxman Singh S/o Bhanwarsingh, Ashok Kumar S/o Chhelu Ram, Balveer Singh S/o Sh. Prem Singh and Abhindra Singh @ Arvind Singh @ Abindra Singh S/o Sh. Gopal Singh, who are in custody in relation to F.I.R. No.162/2022, Police Station Sribalaji District Nagaur for the offence under Sections 341, 307, 427, 384 and 504 of the IPC.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that there is no direct allegation against any of the accused-petitioner and the allegation of robbery has been negated during investigation. They further submit that the incident which was reported to the police clearly indicates that the incident took place on the spur of moment when two cars were collided with each other resulting which, the incident took place. They further submit that the petitioners were not involved in alleged crime and they have falsely been implicated. They further submit that the petitioners are in custody and charge sheet has already been filed thus, keeping them in prolonged incarceration would not serve any purpose. Thus, they prayed that petitioners may be enlarged on bail.
3. Aforesaid contentions are opposed by the learned Public Prosecutor.
4. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned Public Prosecutor. Perused the material available on record.
5. After registration of the FIR, the same was investigated and after investigation, charge sheet under Sections 341, 307, 384, 427 & 504 of the IPC was filed before the court concerned but no offence under Sections 323 & 392 of the IPC were found proved against the above named petitioners. The charge sheet indicates that no injury report was filed and recovery of fire arms have not been effected from any of the above named petitioners. The allegation further indicates that if there is any rivalry, then the same is between the complainant and the main accused Rakesh. Except one of the petitioner, no other criminal antecedent is reported against the present petitioners.
6. Having regard to the entirety of facts and circumstances as available on record and upon a consideration of the arguments advanced by the parties and the fact that keeping the petitioners in custody would not serve any purpose and the fact that trial of the case will take a long time thus, this Court is of the opinion that the petitioners deserve to be released on bail.
7. Consequently, the bail applications are allowed. It is ordered that the accused-petitioners Laxman Singh S/o Bhanwarsingh, Ashok Kumar S/o Chhelu Ram, Balveer Singh S/o Sh. Prem Singh and Abhindra Singh @ Arvind Singh @ Abindra Singh S/o Sh. Gopal Singh, arrested in connection with F.I.R. No.162/2022, Police Station Sribalaji District Nagaur shall be released on bail; provided each of them furnishes a personal bond of Rs.50,000/-and two surety bonds of Rs.25,000/-each to the satisfaction of the learned trial court with the stipulation to appear before that Court on all dates of hearing and as and when called upon to do so and he will not indulge himself in any criminal activity.
The decision to grant bail was based on the absence of direct allegations against the petitioners and the lack of evidence to prove certain offences against them.
The main legal point established in the judgment is that the decision to grant bail was influenced by the lack of injury to police officials as per the charge sheet, the petitioners' clean record in ....
The court has the discretion to grant bail to accused petitioners under Section 439 Cr.P.C after considering the totality of the facts and circumstances of the case.
The court may grant bail if the nature of allegations is serious but injuries are minor, and there is no risk of influencing witnesses or fleeing.
The court established that bail can be granted based on the absence of injuries, the filing of a charge-sheet, and the duration of custody, reinforcing the principle that pre-trial detention should n....
Bail can be granted when allegations involve simple injuries, no criminal history exists, and trial duration is expected to be lengthy.
Bail applications granted based on parity with co-accused and consideration of lengthy trial, without prejudice to trial court's future decisions.
The court established that bail can be granted under Section 439 Cr.P.C. when the trial is expected to be lengthy and the offences are triable by a magistrate, highlighting the importance of the righ....
The court established that bail can be granted under Section 439 Cr.P.C. when the charge-sheet is filed, co-accused have been granted bail, and the trial is likely to be prolonged.
Bail may be granted when injuries are grievous but not life-threatening, investigation is concluded, and no risk of influencing witnesses is present.
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