In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has granted bail to the applicant in the case of State v. [Applicant’s Name]. This decision comes after careful consideration of the circumstances and legal precedents, including the cases of Sanjay Chandra v. Central Bureau of Investigation and Satender Kumar Antil v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr. The Court’s ruling reflects a balanced approach to justice in light of the specific details of the case.
Facts
- Learned APP waives service of notice of Rule for and on behalf of respondent – State.
Arguments
- Learned APP representing the respondent-State has opposed the grant of regular bail.
- The opposition is based on the nature and gravity of the offense.
- The APP argues that considering the offense, the applicant should not be granted bail.
Analysis
- Considering the factual aspects provided, the application is being considered.
- All offenses are exclusively triable by the Court of Magistrate.
- Co-accused persons in similar situations have been granted bail by this Court.
- The applicant has been in jail since 02.09.2023.
- The investigation is completed, and the charge-sheet has been filed.
- The application for bail was made after the conclusion of the investigation.
- The Court considered the law from the cases of Sanjay Chandra v. Central Bureau of Investigation and Satender Kumar Antil v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.
- Based on the nature of allegations in the FIR and without delving into the evidence in detail, the Court believes it is appropriate to grant regular bail to the applicant.
- Therefore, the Court allows the present application and orders the release of the applicant on regular bail in connection with the specified case.
Decision
- Conditions for bail include not misusing liberty or acting against prosecution’s interest
- Requirement to surrender passport to lower court within a week
- Restriction from leaving the State of Gujarat without permission
- Regular reporting to the concerned Police Station on alternate Mondays
- Need to inform Investigating Officer and Court about any change in residence
- Execution of bail bond before lower court with proper jurisdiction
- Release only if not required in connection with any other offence
- Sessions Judge can issue warrant for breach of conditions
- Flexibility for the concerned Court to modify or relax conditions as needed
- Trial Court should not be biased by observations made during bail application
Case Title: AAKASH S/O PRAVINKUMAR RAMCHARAN RAJPUT Vs. STATE OF GUJARAT
Case Number: R/CR.MA/7641/2024
