IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH BENCH AT GWALIOR
Deepak Kumar Agarwal, J.
Bisen Alias Bishan Bheel – Appellant
Versus
State of Madhya Pradesh – Respondent
Miscellaneous Criminal Case No. 58428 of 2022
Decided On : 12-12-2022
Bail - Criminal Law - The court granted bail to the applicant, considering the circumstances of the case and the likelihood that the conclusion of the trial would take some time, without commenting on the merits of the case.
Fact of the Case:
The applicant was arrested in connection with a case involving charges under Sections 302, 201, 294, 323, and 34 of the IPC. The prosecution alleged that the applicant and other accused persons assaulted the complainant and caused the death of the complainant's younger brother.
Finding of the Court:
The court granted bail to the applicant, noting that further custodial interrogation was not required, and there was no likelihood of the applicant absconding or tampering with the prosecution evidence.
Issues: The main issue was whether the applicant should be granted bail despite the serious charges against him.
Ratio Decidendi: The court considered the circumstances of the case, the duration of the trial, and the lack of necessity for further custodial interrogation in reaching its decision to grant bail.
Final Decision: The court allowed the application for bail and ordered the release of the applicant upon furnishing a personal bail bond and a solvent surety to the satisfaction of the trial court.
JUDGMENT
Deepak Kumar Agarwal, J. - This is First application u/S.439 Cr.P.C filed by the applicant for grant of bail. The applicant was arrested on 08/06/2022 in connection with Crime No.113/2022 by Police Station- Karahal, District- Sheopur (M.P.) for the offence punishable under Sections 302, 201, 294, 323 and 34 of IPC.
2. In brief, the prosecution case is that on 07/06/2022 complainant Umesh @ Keriya Bheel lodged a Dehati Nalisi against the applicant and three other accused persons that he alongwith his younger brother had gone to attend the marriage of his cousin brother where some altercation took place between the accused persons and complainant. On that, applicant Bisen and other accused persons namely- Som and Jeetu assaulted the complainant by kicks and fists and when younger brother- Kishna of the complainant came to intervene in the matter, applicant caught hold of him and other accused persons assaulted him by kicks and fists. Thereafter, they took him and threw in the forest. During incident, deceased received injury on his private part, due to which, he died. As per postmortem report, deceased died due to injury received on the private part. Statements of witnesses were recorded and applicant was arrested on 08/06/2022. After investigation, charge-sheet has been submitted.
3. Learned Advocate for the applicant submits that applicant is aged 25 years and he has been falsely implicated in the case. Charge-sheet has been filed, therefore, further custodial interrogation is not required in the matter. Applicant/accused is in custody since 08/06/2022 and he is a permanent resident of District- Sheopur (M.P.). There is no likelihood of his absconsion or tampering with the prosecution evidence. Under these circumstances, he prays for grant of bail to the applicant.
4. Learned Public Prosecutor for the State vehemently opposed the bail application and prayed for dismissal of the application.
5. Looking to the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case, coupled with the fact that conclusion of trial will take some time, 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 personal bail bond in the sum o f Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand Only) with one solvent surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court, he should be released on bail.
6. He will present during trial before the trial Court on each and every date.
7. Application stands allowed and disposed of.
8. Certified copy as per rules.
The completion of investigation and filing of the charge-sheet, along with the undertaking of the applicant to cooperate in trial, are crucial factors in considering a bail application.
The court may grant bail considering the circumstances of the case, the filing of the charge sheet, and the time it would take for the conclusion of the trial.
The court's decision was influenced by the consideration of the likelihood of the applicant's absconsion or tampering with the prosecution evidence, and the specific conditions imposed for granting b....
The court has the discretion to grant bail based on the circumstances of the case and completion of investigation and charge sheet filing.
The court may grant bail based on the period of custody and without commenting on the merits of the case.
The court's decision to grant bail was influenced by the nature of the offence, the stage of the trial, and the likelihood of the applicant absconding or tampering with the prosecution case.
Consent and permanent residency can be considered as grounds for granting bail in cases of abduction and rape.
The court's decision to grant bail was based on the assessment of the facts and circumstances of the case, without commenting on the merits of the case.
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