IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH BENCH AT GWALIOR
Anand Pathak, J.
Deepanshu Gurjar – Appellant
Versus
State of Madhya Pradesh – Respondent
Misc. Criminal Case No. 36301 of 2022
Decided On : 10-08-2022
Bail - False Case - S.439 Cr.P.C - Sections 353, 294, 332, 506-B of the IPC - Sunita Gandharva Vs. State of M.P. - [S.439 Cr.P.C, S.353 IPC, S.294 IPC, S.332 IPC, S.506-B IPC] - The court allowed the bail application considering the charge-sheet filed and the spirit of community service echoed in the order of Sunita Gandharva Vs. State of M.P. The applicant was directed to be released on bail with specific conditions.
Fact of the Case:
The applicant filed a bail application under S.439 Cr.P.C for grant of bail after being arrested for offences under Sections 353, 294, 332, 506-B of the IPC. The applicant claimed the case to be false and sought bail based on lack of criminal record, willingness to cooperate, and intention to engage in community service.
Finding of the Court:
The court allowed the bail application, considering the charge-sheet filed and the spirit of community service echoed in the order of Sunita Gandharva Vs. State of M.P. The applicant was directed to be released on bail with specific conditions.
Issues: False case, grant of bail, applicant's criminal record, cooperation in trial and investigation, community service.
Ratio Decidendi: The court considered the charge-sheet filed and the spirit of community service echoed in the order of Sunita Gandharva Vs. State of M.P. in allowing the bail application.
Final Decision: The bail application was allowed, and the applicant was directed to be released on bail with specific conditions.
JUDGMENT
1. The applicant has filed this FIRST bail application u/S.439 Cr.P.C for grant of bail. Applicant has been arrested on 09.07.2022 by Police Station- Kotwali, District- Datia, in connection with Crime No.357/2022, for the offence punishable under Sections 353, 294, 332, 506-B of the IPC.
2. It is the submission of learned counsel for the applicant that false case has been registered against the applicant and he is suffering confinement since 09.07.2022 and charge-sheet has already been filed.
3. Applicant does not bear any criminal record except these two cases registered on the same day because of alleged misconduct. Applicant is a young boy aged about 20 years and now he learnt the lesson hard way and would mend his ways and would become a better student by involving in creative pursuits. Therefore, a chance may be given to him for course correction. He undertakes to cooperate in trial as well as investigation and would himself available as and when required. He would not be a source of embarrassment or harassment to the complainant. Applicant intends to perform some community service to purge himself out of the guilt felt by him and to serve national/environmental/social cause. Under these grounds, he prayed for bail.
4. Learned Public Prosecutor for the State opposed the prayer and prayed for its dismissal.
5. Heard learned counsel for the parties at length and perused the documents appended.
6. Considering the submissions advanced by the learned counsel for the parties and the fact that charge-sheet has already been filed, without commenting on the merits of the case and as per the spirit of community service echoed in the order of Sunita Gandharva Vs. State of M.P. reported in 2020(3) MPLJ(Cri.)247, the application is allowed. 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 in the like amount to the satisfaction of trial Court.
7. 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;
7. The applicant learnt the lesson hard way and would mend his ways and would become a better student by involving in creative pursuits as well as would not misbehave with complainant party.
8. It is made clear that this bail is granted once the case is made out for bail and thereafter, direction for plantation of saplings is given and it is not the case where a person intends to serve social cause can be given bail without considering the merits.
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The court considered the spirit of community service and the applicant's age in granting bail, subject to strict conditions to ensure compliance and future conduct.
Granting bail based on the nature of the allegation and the spirit of community service.
The court considered the possibility of course correction and the spirit of community service in granting bail to the applicant.
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.
The court has the discretion to grant bail based on the overall facts and circumstances of the case, without commenting upon the merits of the case, and may impose specific conditions for the grant o....
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