IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH BENCH AT GWALIOR
Deepak Kumar Agarwal, J.
Rasmi – Appellant
Versus
State of Madhya Pradesh – Respondent
Miscellaneous Criminal Case No. 60452 of 2022
Decided On : 21-12-2022
Bail Application - Offence under Sections 302, 394, 395, 396, 412, 414, 120-B of the I.P.C., Section 11/13 of the M.P.D.V.P.K. Act and Section 25/27 of the Arms Act - The court allowed the bail application with a cash security and personal bail bond, emphasizing the need for the applicant to be present during trial.
Fact of the Case:
The applicant was arrested for various serious offences including murder and robbery. The prosecution alleged that the applicant was involved in a robbery where the victim's daughter was killed.
Finding of the Court:
The court, without commenting on the merits of the case, granted bail to the applicant upon furnishing a cash security and personal bail bond, with the condition that the applicant must be present during trial.
Issues: The main issue was whether the applicant should be granted bail given the serious nature of the offences and the ongoing trial.
Ratio Decidendi: The court considered the circumstances of the case and decided to grant bail, emphasizing the need for the applicant to be present during trial.
Final Decision: The court allowed the bail application and ordered the release of the applicant upon furnishing a cash security and personal bail bond, with the condition of mandatory presence during trial.
JUDGMENT
Deepak Kumar Agarwal, J. - This is First bail application u/S.439 Cr.P.C filed by the applicant for grant of bail.
2. Applicant has been arrested on 10/11/2022 by Police Station- Gohad, District- Bhind (M.P.) in connection with Crime No.269/2022 for the offence punishable under Sections 302, 394, 395, 396, 412, 414, 120-B of the I.P.C., Section 11/13 of the M.P.D.V.P.K. Act and Section 25/27 of the Arms Act.
3. Prosecution story, in short, is that on 14.8.2022 at 11:50 P.M. Complainant Ram Kumar lodged Dehati Nalisi in Police Station Gohad, District Bhind that in the afternoon 4:30 pm along with his daughter Rinky was present in the house. At that time, three unknown persons aged between about 40-45 years having mask on their face came in the house and inquired one person, Lucky is accomplish was caught hold to him. Allegation levelled against co-accused Lucky regarding Arms and demanded key. He denied that they forced him to open almirah and locker. They collected silver, gold ornaments and cash in a bag and were started coming out from the house and at that time, his daughter Rinky objected thereafter all three persons are caught hold him and the cloth entered in the mouth of his daughter, one put country-made pistol on her chest and threatened her dire consequenses. After closing them in the house and they fled away with ornaments. After two hours, Munna Lal came there and opened the door of the said house. They were brought to the hospital and where Rinky was declared died. On the basis of information, under Sections 302, 394, 395, 396, 412, 414, 120-B of the I.P.C., Section 11/13 of the M.P.D.V.P.K. Act and Section 25/27 of the Arms Act was registered the offence on basis of dehati Nalishi bearing Crime No.269/2022 Police Station-Gohad, District- Bhind. Dead body of the deceased of punchnama was prepared and postmortem was conducted.
4. It is submitted by learned counsel for the applicant that the applicant is an innocent and she has falsely been implicated in the offence. As per postmortem, she died due to exphasiya. Statements were recorded. During investigation, accused Yogesh was apprehended. He has stated that one gold chain and ring was given to one Rashmi. Accused Rashmi was apprehended. Thereafter, seized articles were recovered from the possession of applicant Rasmi. She is in custody since 10/11/2022. After investigation, charge sheet has been filed. Conclusion of trial will take time. On such premise, learned counsel for the applicant prays for grant of bail of the applicant.
5. Learned counsel for the State vehemently opposed the application and prayed for its rejection.
6. Looking to the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case, without commenting upon the merits of the case, this Court is of the opinion that the application should be allowed and by allowing the application it is ordered that if the applicant furnishes a cash security of Rs.25,000/- along with a personal bail bond of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand Only) with one solvent surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court, he should be released on bail.
7. She will present during trial before the trial Court on each and every date.
8. In case of any default, cash security of Rs.25,000/- shall be forfeited without giving any notice.
9. Application stands allowed and disposed of.
Certified copy as per rules.
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