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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
SANJAY PRASAD
Ashok Kumar Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of Jharkhand – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
SANJAY PRASAD, J.
It appears from the office note that dated 01.03.2025 that service report of notice has not been received in the light of the order dated 13.02.2025.
I.A. No.1517 of 2025
2. This Criminal Revision Application has been filed on behalf of the petitioner challenging the judgment dated 18.09.2024 passed by Sri Anand Mani Tripathi, learned Additional Sessions Judge-IV, Jamshedpur in Cr. Appeal No.221 of 2022 by which the appeal filed on behalf of the petitioner has been dismissed thereby affirming the judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 26.11.2022 passed by Ms. Ekta Saxena, learned Judicial Magistrate, Ist Class- Jamshedpur in connection with Complaint Case No.2219 of 2011 by which the petitioner has been convicted for the offences under Section 406/420/468 of the IPC and sentenced to undergo S.I. for 2 years and also pay fine of Rs.1000/- for the offence under section 406 IPC, S.I. for 3 years and also to pay the fine of Rs.5,000 for the offence under Section 420 IPC and S.I. for 3 years and also to pay fine of Rs.4,000 for the offence under Section 468 IPC. However, all the sentences have been directed to run concurrently.
3. I.A. No.1517 of 2025
The court granted bail during a pending criminal revision considering the petitioner's custody duration while imposing conditions to prevent future offenses.
The court emphasized the significance of custody duration in bail considerations, allowing the petitioner bail after eight months of incarceration.
The court granted provisional bail to the petitioner based on the circumstances of the case and custody status, requiring a deposit of Rs. 1,00,000/- as a condition.
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 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 granted bail in a matrimonial dispute case after considering the total custody period, despite a concurrent finding of guilt under Section 498-A.
Court considerations for bail include the duration of custody and the gravity of allegations, emphasizing that prolonged detention can warrant bail even in serious cases.
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.
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....
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