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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
SUJIT NARAYAN PRASAD, J., PRADEEP KUMAR SRIVASTAVA, J.
Pankaj Bhuian S/o Indradev Bhuian – Appellant
Versus
State Of Jharkhand – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. interlocutory application for provisional bail (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. verification of marriage event by state counsel (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. facts surrounding the marriage confirmed (Para 6 , 7) |
| 4. decision to allow provisional bail (Para 8 , 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 5. administrative instructions for future proceedings (Para 12 , 13 , 14) |
JUDGMENT :
IA No. 3379 of 2025:
1. The instant interlocutory application has been filed on behalf of the appellant No. 3, namely, Kanhai Bhuian for provisionally suspending the sentence by passing order during pendency of the appeal.
2. Such prayer has been made on the ground of participating in the marriage of her daughter which has to be solemnized on 21st March, 2025 and the card is being appended thereto.
3. The matter was taken up in the Pre-lunch Session and Mr. Shailesh Kumar Sinha, learned counsel appearing for the State has sought for time so as to seek instruction with respect to the genesis of the issue of marriage and the matter was decided to be heard in the Post-lunch Session.
4. In the Post-lunch Session, the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the State has produced the document, under the signature of Officer-in-Charge, Manatu
Provisional bail may be granted for valid familial commitments, as verified circumstances warrant consideration in the context of justice.
Provisional bail may be granted for attending a wedding when the reason is genuine and the State does not object.
Provisional bail may be granted for attending last rites, considering personal circumstances and lack of opposition from the prosecution.
The court balanced the right to attend a family event with the concern of potential absconding, ultimately allowing attendance at the wedding for one day in police custody.
The essential presence of the mother in the marriage of her daughter for granting temporary bail.
The verified fact of an upcoming marriage and the essential presence of the appellant for the customary rites and rituals can be grounds for temporary suspension of sentences under Section 389 CrPC.
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