MANOJ KUMAR GARG
Mukesh Jain – Appellant
Versus
State of Rajasthan – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Manoj Kumar Garg, J. - Heard learned counsel for the appellant as well as learned counsel for the complainant and learned Public Prosecutor. Perused the material available on record.
2. The instant appeal has been filed under Section 14A (2) Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act on behalf of the appellant, who is in custody in connection with FIR No.120/2021, P.S. Mahila Thana, Udaipur for the offences under Sections 376, 498-A, 406 IPC and Section 3(1) (S), 3(2)(V) of SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, against the order dated 11.10.2021 passed by the learned Special Judge SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Cases, Udaipur in Criminal Misc. Bail Case No.201/2021 (CIS No.201/2021) whereby, the bail application preferred on behalf of the appellant under Section 439 Cr.P.C. was rejected.
3. Learned counsel for the appellant submits that according to the statement of the prosecutrix, she arranged the marriage with the appellant. If anything happened, it was with the consent of the prosecutrix. The learned court below has grossly erred in law and facts as well as in declining to release the appellant on bail.
4. Learned Public Prosecutor and learn
The court established that consent in a marital context can influence bail decisions under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, highlighting the necessity for careful consideration of all facts ....
The court established that bail applications under the SC/ST Act must be evaluated with careful consideration of all relevant facts, including compromises and the treatment of co-accused.
The court established that the rejection of bail must be justified by substantial reasons, and similar cases should be treated equally under the law.
The court has the discretion to set aside the rejection of a bail application after considering the facts and circumstances of the case.
The court's decision was influenced by the consideration of the fact of compromise and the entirety of facts and circumstances of the case in setting aside the order rejecting the bail application an....
The court has the discretion to set aside the rejection of a bail application if it deems the order cannot be sustained based on the facts and circumstances of the case.
The court established that delays in filing FIRs and the status of investigations are critical factors in bail considerations under the SC/ST Act, allowing for a more nuanced approach to bail applica....
The court has the discretion to grant bail after considering the entirety of facts and circumstances of the case.
The court has the discretion to set aside the rejection of a bail application if it deems that the circumstances warrant the release of the accused on bail.
The court's decision was influenced by the provisions of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of atrocities) act, particularly in relation to the grant of bail to the accused-app....
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