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2024 Supreme(Raj) 665

FARJAND ALI
Sukhdev Singh S/o Shri Raghuveer Singh – Appellant
Versus
State Of Rajasthan – Respondent


Advocates:
Advocate Appeared:
For the Petitioner: Mr. Narsi Prasad Sharam, Dr. Abhinav Sharma withdraw, Mr. Vikash Kumawat
For the Respondent: Mr. S.S. Mehla, PP

Judgement Key Points

Certainly. Based on the provided legal document, here are the key points:

  1. The discretion to grant bail in cases triable by Magistrates should be exercised liberally, emphasizing the presumption of innocence in favor of the accused (!) (!) .

  2. The primary consideration for granting bail is whether the accused can attend court proceedings and remain within society, with the court focusing on the accused's conduct and likelihood of absconding or tampering with evidence (!) (!) .

  3. The powers and discretion vested in Magistrates for granting bail are exclusive and should not be usurped by higher courts, except in specific circumstances where exceptional reasons are recorded (!) (!) .

  4. The law provides that in cases involving offences triable by Magistrates, the court should adopt a liberal approach unless there are compelling reasons to deny bail, especially when co-accused persons have already been granted bail (!) (!) .

  5. The court considers that detention during trial should be limited, especially when the investigation is complete, and the case is suitable for bail, with no substantial risk of the accused fleeing or obstructing justice (!) (!) .

  6. Factors such as the severity of the offence, the accused’s conduct, previous criminal record, influence, and potential impact on witnesses are relevant but should not outweigh the presumption of innocence and the right to bail in appropriate cases (!) (!) .

  7. The court recognizes that the process of sentencing is a separate stage that follows conviction, and until a final order of sentence is passed, the discretion of the Magistrate regarding sentencing remains intact and cannot be pre-judged by higher courts (!) (!) .

  8. The principle of parity and consistency in judicial orders supports granting bail to accused persons when their co-accused have already been released, provided there are no specific reasons to deny bail (!) .

  9. The conditions for bail include furnishing personal bonds and sureties, with the court ensuring the accused's appearance at all proceedings, but the core focus remains on the accused's ability to attend court and not pose a threat to the process (!) .

  10. Overall, the legal approach advocates for a liberal and equitable exercise of bail powers in cases triable by Magistrates, prioritizing individual liberty and the efficient administration of justice.


ORDER :

Farjand Ali, J.

1. The jurisdiction of this Court has been invoked by way of filing applications under Section 439 Cr.P.C. at the instance of accused-petitioners. The requisite details of the matter are tabulated herein below:

S.No.

Particulars of the Case

1.

FIR Number

14/2018

2.

Concerned Police Station

Jalupura

3.

District

Jaipur

4.

Offences alleged in the FIR

Under Sections 420, 406 and 120-B of the IPC

5.

Offences added, if any

 -

6.

Date of passing of impugned order in S.B. Criminal Miscellaneous Bail Application No. 1798/2024

22.01.2024

7.

Date of passing of impugned order in S.B. Criminal Miscellaneous Bail Application No. 6832/2022

26.04.2022

2. It is contended on behalf of the accused-petitioners that the offences alleged are triable by a Court of magistrate. No case for the alleged offences is made out against them and their incarceration is not warranted. There are no factors at play in the case at hand that may work against grant of bail to the accused-petitioners and they have been made accused based on conje

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