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2025 Supreme(Raj) 1723
HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN, BENCH AT JAIPUR
UMA SHANKER VYAS, J.
Nawal Kishore Dangayach, S/o Late Shri Jugal Kishore Dangayach - Petitioner
Versus
State Of Rajasthan, Through Pp – Respondent
S.B. Criminal Miscellaneous Bail Application No. 12462 of 2024
Decided On : 12-03-2025
For the Petitioner: Mr. Swadeep Singh Hora, Adv.
For the Respondent: Mr. Amit Kumar Gupta, PP, Mr. Manish Gupta, Adv. with Mr. Jitendra Choudhary, Adv., Mr. Rajveer Singh Gurjar, Adv.
An absconder declared as a proclaimed offender is generally not entitled to anticipatory bail, but exceptions may apply based on case circumstances.
Headnote:
(A) Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 - Sections 82 and 438 - Anticipatory bail - The court emphasized that an absconder declared as a proclaimed offender is generally not entitled to anticipatory bail, but exceptions may apply based on circumstances (Paras 12, 8).
(B) The court ruled that the mere issuance of a warrant does not automatically bar anticipatory bail applications, especially if the accused is not declared absconding (Paras 8, 10).
(C) The court highlighted that the High Court must apply its own mind when considering anticipatory bail and cannot solely rely on the presentation of a charge-sheet (Paras 9, 10).
Facts of the case:
The appellant sought anticipatory bail after being declared a proclaimed offender under Section 82 of the Cr.P.C. The High Court denied bail based on the presentation of a charge-sheet.
Findings of Court:
The court found that the High Court's rejection of the bail application was erroneous and granted anticipatory bail, subject to conditions (Paras 10, 12).
Issues: The main issues were whether an absconder can seek anticipatory bail and the implications of a charge-sheet on such applications.
Ratio Decidendi: The court held that the absence of a proclamation under Section 82 does not preclude an absconder from applying for anticipatory bail, and the High Court must consider the merits of each case individually (Paras 8, 9).
Result: The impugned order stands set aside and anticipatory bail is granted.
Order :
(UMA SHANKER VYAS, J.)
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