IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
MR. JUSTICE SANJAY PRASAD, J
Gurpreet Singh Virdi @ Gurpreet Singh – Appellant
Versus
State Of Jharkhand – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
SANJAY PRASAD, J.
I.A. No.1564 of 2025
This Criminal Revision Application has been filed on behalf of the petitioner challenging the judgment dated 03.12.2024 passed by Sri Anil Kumar Mishra No.1, learned Sessions Judge, East Singhbhum, Jamshedpur in Cr. Appeal No.161 of 2024 by which the appeal filed on behalf of the appellant has been dismissed thereby affirming the judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 27.06.2024 passed by Sri Richesh Kumar, learned Judicial Magistrate, Ist Class, Jamshedpur in in C/1 Case No.3144 of 2021 (T.R.Case No.671 of 2024) by which the petitioner has been convicted for the offence under Section 138 of the N.I. Act and sentenced to undergo S.I. for one year and to pay compensation of Rs.2,70,000/-.
2. I.A. No.1564 of 2025 has been filed on behalf of the petitioner for suspension of sentence and for grant of bail to the petitioner, during pendency of the present Criminal Revision Application.
3. Heard Mr. Vikas Kumar, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, learned APP for the State.
4. It is submitted that the impugned judgments and sentence passed by the learned Courts below are illegal, arbitrary and not sus
The court emphasized the significance of custody duration in bail considerations, allowing the petitioner bail after eight months of incarceration.
The court affirmed the conviction under Section 138 of the N.I. Act, emphasizing the necessity of compensation and the legal obligation of cheque issuance.
The court ruled that a convicted individual may be granted bail after serving their sentence if circumstances justify such a decision.
Provisional bail can be granted during the pendency of a criminal revision when the petitioner expresses willingness to settle the dispute and meets specified conditions.
The court granted bail during a pending criminal revision considering the petitioner's custody duration while imposing conditions to prevent future offenses.
Provisional bail granted under conditions, emphasizing readiness to settle and legality of prior judgments in conviction under Section 138 of the N.I. Act.
Provisional bail can be granted with conditions, especially in cases involving cheque dishonour under Section 138, while ensuring the interests of both parties are protected.
Provisional bail can be granted where the accused has been in custody for an extended period, especially in cases involving personal relationships and absence of the complainant, balancing personal l....
Public servants are held to higher standards of trust; misappropriation of funds invokes strict legal consequences under Section 409 IPC, emphasizing accountability and integrity.
The court granted bail in a matrimonial dispute case after considering the total custody period, despite a concurrent finding of guilt under Section 498-A.
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