HIGH COURT OF RAJASTHAN (JODHPUR BENCH)
MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR GARG, J
RAJESH KUMAR NAGDA @ RAJU – Appellant
Versus
YOGESH NAGDA – Respondent
CRLR / 226 / 2025
(A) Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 - Sections 438 and 442 - Application for suspension of sentence - The court found it appropriate to suspend the substantive sentence awarded to the accused petitioner, allowing the application for suspension of sentence filed under the relevant sections. (Paras 1-2)
(B) Bail - Conditions for bail - The accused must deposit 50% of the cheque amount and execute a personal bond for appearance in court, with specific conditions regarding residence changes and attendance. (Paras 3-4)
Facts of the case:
The petitioner, convicted in a criminal case, sought suspension of sentence, which was granted by the court based on the merits of the case.
Findings of Court:
The court ordered the suspension of the substantive sentences and set conditions for the petitioner’s bail.
Issues: The main issue was whether the substantive sentence should be suspended pending appeal.
Ratio Decidendi: The court determined that the case warranted suspension of the sentence based on the arguments presented and the circumstances of the case.
Result: Application for suspension of sentence allowed.
Order :
1. Heard.
2. Admit.
3. Issue notice.
4. Learned Asst. to Addl. Advocate General accepts notice on behalf of respondent No.2-State. Thus, notice be issued to the respondent No.1, returnable within eight weeks.
5. Call for record.
6. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Asst. to Addl. Advocate General on application for suspension of sentence No.53/2025.
7. Upon a consideration of the arguments advanced on behalf of the petitioner and having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, this court is of the opinion that it is a fit case for suspending the substantive sentence awarded to the accused petitioner.
8. Accordingly, the application for suspension of sentence filed under Section 438/442 BNSS is allowed and it is ordered that the substantive sentences passed by the Learned Special Judicial Magistrate (NI Act Cases) No.6, Udaipur, in Criminal Case No.1486/2018 vide order dated 12.01.2024 as affirmed by the Learned Special Judge (SC/ST Cases) Udaipur vide order dated 20.11.2024 in Cr. Appeal No.39/2024 against the petitioner- applicant Rajesh Kumar Nagda @ Raju S/o Shri Radheyshyam Ji shall remain suspended, till final disposal of the aforesaid revision and he shall be released on bail, subject to deposit 50% of the cheque amount before the trial Court (if any amount has been deposited by the petitioner then the same shall be adjusted) which shall be disbursed immediately to the respondent No.1, provided he executes a personal bond in the sum of Rs.1,00,000/- with two sureties of Rs.50,000/- each of to the satisfaction of the learned trial Judge for his appearance in this court on 18.03.2025 and whenever ordered to do so till the disposal of the appeal on the conditions indicated below:-
1. That he/she/they will appear before the trial Court in the month of January of every year till the appeal is decided.
2. That if the applicant(s) changes the place of residence, he/she/they will give in writing his/her/their changed address to the trial Court as well as to the counsel in the High Court.
3. Similarly, if the sureties change their address(s), they will give in writing their changed address to the trial Court.
4.Petitioner shall deposit 50% of the cheque amount (if any amount has already been deposited then the same shall be adjusted) before the trial Court which shall be disbursed immediately to the respondent No.1.
9. The learned trial Court shall keep the record of attendance of the accused-applicant(s) in a separate file. Such file be registered as Criminal Misc. Case related to original case in which the accused-applicant(s) was/were tried and convicted. A copy of this order shall also be placed in that file for ready reference. Criminal Misc. file shall not be taken into account for statistical purpose relating to pendency and disposal of cases in the trial court. In case the said accused applicant(s) does not appear before the trial court, the learned trial Judge shall report the matter to the High Court for cancellation of bail.
The court may suspend a substantive sentence pending appeal if justified by the case's circumstances and arguments presented.
The court may suspend a substantive sentence pending appeal if justified by the case's circumstances, subject to specific conditions.
The court may suspend a sentence if the petitioner meets certain conditions, including prior bail status and compliance with legal obligations.
The court may suspend a sentence pending appeal if justified by the circumstances, subject to compliance with specified bail conditions.
The court allowed the suspension of sentence pending appeal based on the absence of custody and prior temporary suspension, imposing conditions for bail.
The court may suspend a sentence pending appeal when warranted by circumstances, requiring compliance with specific conditions for bail.
The court may suspend a sentence and grant bail under specific conditions, emphasizing the importance of compliance with bail terms.
The court may suspend a sentence if the accused was on bail during trial and if the appeal is unlikely to be heard soon.
The court may suspend a sentence if justified by the circumstances of the case, particularly when the appeal process is expected to be lengthy.
The court may suspend a sentence pending appeal if the appellant was previously on bail and the appeal process is expected to be lengthy.
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