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Showkat Ahmad Sofi – Appellant
Versus
State of J&K – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Vinod Chatterji Koul, J.
(through video conference)
1. The Appeals on hand are directed against the composite Order dated 25th May 2019, passed by the court of Special Judge designated under NIA Act, Srinagar, (for short “Trial Court”), rejecting bail applications of appellants, on the grounds made mention of therein.
2. Heard and considered.
3. Appellants have been arrested in connection with case FIR No.85/2018 under Section 120-B RPC, 17, 18, 38, 39 and 40 ULA(P) Act registered in police station Panthachowk, Srinagar. They preferred applications before the Trial Court for grant of bail. The Trial Court by order impugned dismissed the applications.
4. According to learned counsels for appellants, impugned order is bad in law as right to personal liberty is a cherished right of every citizen as provided under Article 21 of the Constitution. It is contended that appellants have been falsely implicated in abovementioned FIR as they have never been involved in any criminal activity. They also state that there are great contradictions in the police story as one fails to understand as to what role has been played by appellants in the alleged activities. The investigating agency is
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