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IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
RAKESH KAINTHLA,
Jitender Pal Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of HP. – Respondent
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| 1. circumstantial evidence links petitioner to double murder via vehicle, calls, recoveries. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. petitioner claims false implication, delay; state stresses heinous capital crime. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. bail considers offence nature, evidence strength, punishment severity, absconding risk. (Para 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 4. vehicle, dna, call records prima facie implicate petitioner. (Para 10) |
| 5. capital offences with severe punishment bar bail grant. (Para 11 , 12) |
| 6. trial delay insufficient for bail in grave crimes. (Para 13) |
| 7. bail denied due to offence gravity; no merits prejudice. (Para 14 , 15 , 16) |
JUDGMENT :
RAKESH KAINTHLA, J.
The petitioner has filed the present petition for seeking regular bail in FIR No. 18 of 2022, dated 2.2.2022, registered at Police Station, Parwanoo, District Solan, H.P., for the commission of offences punishable under Sections 302, 392, 342, 201 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
2. It has been asserted that the petitioner is innocent and that he was falsely implicated. The petitioner is a permanent resident of District Mohali, and there is no chance of his absconding. He would abide by the terms and conditions that the Court may impose. T
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