2025 Supreme(Online)(UK) 1356

HIGH COURT OF UTTARAKHAND
Rakesh Thapliyal, J
SANJU GANGWAR – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF UTTARAKHAND – Respondent
BA 1/1209/2025

Bail granted due to lack of need for custodial interrogation when main charge lies with another accused.

Headnote:(A) BNS 2023 - Sections 3(5), 238, 309(6), 317(2) - Bail application - Applicant charged for offenses related to murder but asserted innocence based on lack of direct involvement - Court found that charge sheet has been filed and main role assigned to another - Considering no need for custodial interrogation, bail granted. (Paras 3, 6, 7)

(B) Legal principles regarding bail - Grant of bail does not equate to adjudication of guilt or implication of precedent for co-accused. (Paras 9)