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2022 Supreme(UK) 457
IN THE HIGH COURT OF UTTARAKHAND AT NAINITAL
Ravindra Maithani, J.
Ajay Singh - Appellant
Versus
State of Uttarakhand - Respondent
First Bail Application No. 2674 of 2022
Decided On : 02-12-2022
Important Points
Subject
Criminal Law - Bail Proceedings
Act Referred
Headnote
Bail - Sexual Assault - Pretext of Marriage - Interim Bail Granted
Fact of the Case:
Applicant Ajay Singh sought release on bail in a case of sexual assault under Section 376 IPC, where he allegedly assaulted the victim under the pretext of marriage and threatened her for abortion.
Finding of the Court:
The court considered the allegations and granted the applicant interim bail till the next date of listing, subject to furnishing a personal bond of Rs.10,000.
Issues: Release on Bail in Sexual Assault Case
Ratio Decidendi: The court's decision was influenced by the facts and circumstances of the case, considering the allegations and the need for interim relief till the next date of listing.
Final Decision: The applicant was granted interim bail upon furnishing a personal bond of Rs.10,000.
Vikas Anand, Advocate, Lalit Miglani, Advocate
JUDGMENT
Ravindra Maithani, J. - Applicant Ajay Singh is in judicial custody in FIR No.150 of 2022, under Section 376 IPC, Police Station Dineshpur, District Udham Singh Nagar. He has sought his release on bail.
2. Heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record.
3. According to the FIR, the applicant sexually assaulted the victim under the pretext of marriage. The victim is three months pregnant. When the victim insisted for marriage, the applicant threatened her and asked her for abortion.
4. State to file objections.
5. List on 22.03.2022.
6. Having considered the allegations, under the facts and circumstances of the case, till the next date of listing the applicant shall be released on interim bail subject to his furnishing a personal bond of Rs.10,000/-only.
