IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH BENCH AT GWALIOR
Anand Pathak, J.
Bhagwan Singh Sehariya – Appellant
Versus
State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors. – Respondents
Miscellaneous Criminal Case No. 58522 of 2022
Decided On : 12-12-2022
Bail - Applicant - The court directed the release of the applicant on bail upon furnishing a personal bond and surety, subject to compliance with specified conditions.
Fact of the Case:
The applicant filed a bail application after being arrested in connection with a case involving offences under Sections 363, 366-A, 376(2)N of IPC and Section 5L/6 POCSO Act. The applicant argued that there was a prima facie consensual nature of the relationship and requested bail due to pretrial detention.
Finding of the Court:
The court, without commenting on the merits of the case, granted bail to the applicant upon considering the submissions and arguments of the parties.
Issues: The main issue was the grant of bail to the applicant, considering the nature of the alleged offences and the period of custody.
Ratio Decidendi: The court considered the period of custody, the nature of the relationship, and the undertaking of the applicant to cooperate in the trial as factors in granting bail.
Final Decision: The application for bail was allowed, and the applicant was directed to comply with specified conditions. The court ordered the release of the applicant on bail upon furnishing a personal bond and surety.
JUDGMENT
Anand Pathak, J. - The applicant has filed this third bail application u/S.439 Cr.P.C. for grant of bail. Applicant has been arrested on 24.12.2021 by Police Station Myana, District Guna in connection with Crime No.333/2021 registered for offence punishable under Sections 363, 366-A, 376(2)N of IPC and Section 5L/6 POCSO Act.
2. It is the submission of learned counsel for the applicant that applicant is suffering confinement since 24.12.2021 and material prosecution witnesses including prosecutrix and her father have been examined therefore, chance of tampering with evidence/witnesses is remote. Story indicates prima facie consensual nature of relationship shared by the two. Confinement since 24.12.2021 amounts to pretrial detention. He undertakes to cooperate in trial. He further undertakes not to cause any embarrassment and harassment to the complainant party in any manner and shall not move in their vicinity. Looking to the period of custody, he prayed for bail.
3. Learned Public Prosecutor opposed the prayer and prayed for dismissal of this application.
4. Heard learned counsel for the parties at length and perused the case diary.
5. Considering the submission and the arguments advanced by the counsel for the parties, but without commenting on the merits of the case, it is hereby directed that the applicant shall be released on bail on his furnishing personal bond of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) with one solvent surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of trial Court.
6. This order will remain operative subject to compliance of the following conditions by the applicant :-
1. The applicant will comply with all the terms and conditions of the bond executed by him;
2. The applicant will cooperate in the investigation/trial, as the case may be;
3. The applicant will not indulge himself in extending inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade them from disclosing such facts to the Court or to the Police Officer, as the case may be;
4. The applicant shall not commit an offence similar to the offence of which he is accused;
5. The applicant will not seek unnecessary adjournments during the trial;
6. The applicant will not leave India without previous permission of the trial Court/Investigating Officer, as the case may be; and
7. The applicant shall not be a source of embarrassment and harassment to the complainant party in any manner and shall not move in their vicinity.
7. Application stands allowed and disposed of.
8. Copy of this order be sent to the trial Court concerned for compliance from the office of this Court.
Certified copy as per rules/directions.
The absence of a criminal record and lack of commentary on the merits of the case can be considered in granting bail.
The court has the discretion to grant bail, considering the nature of the offences, confinement of the applicant, and the undertaking of the applicant to cooperate and not cause any embarrassment or ....
The court may grant bail based on the period of custody and without commenting on the merits of the case, subject to specified conditions.
Granting bail based on false case allegation and the applicant's willingness to cooperate in trial and investigation, with specific conditions to be followed upon release.
Granting bail based on the reduced chance of tampering with evidence due to the examination of material prosecution witnesses and the period of custody.
Granting bail based on the improbable nature of the allegations, the medical report, and the applicant's undertaking to cooperate in the trial and investigation.
The court has the discretion to grant bail after considering the peculiar fact situation and the willingness of the applicant to cooperate in the trial.
The court may grant bail based on factors such as the status of co-accused and the expected duration of the trial, without commenting on the merits of the case.
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