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34 paragraphs · 600 wordsDr. A. P. Thaker, J
[1] Heard learned advocates appearing on both sides through video conferencing.
[2] The present application is filed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure by the applicant for regular bail in connection with an FIR
being C.R.No.I-74 of 2019 registered with Chhapi Police Station, District-Banaskantha for the offences under Sections 143, 147, 149, 308, 152, 153,
120B, 336, 353, 341, 427 506 (2) and 395 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3 of Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.
[3] Learned advocate for the applicant submits that considering the nature of allegations, role attributed to the applicant, the applicant may be enlarged
on regular bail by imposing suitable conditions.
[4] Learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the respondent-State has opposed grant of regular bail looking to the nature and
gravity of the offence.
[5] I have heard learned advocates appearing on behalf of the respective parties. Learned advocates appearing on behalf of the respective parties do
not invite reasoned order. This Court has considered following aspects:-
(I) The applicant is in jail since 19.12.2019.
(ii) Investigation is over and charge-sheet is filed.
(iii) The co-accused are released on bail by this Court vide order dated 11.6.2020 passed in Criminal Misc. Application No.5890 of 2020.
[6] In the facts and circumstances of the case and considering the nature of allegations made against the applicant in the FIR, I am of the opinion that
this is a fit case to exercise the discretion and enlarge the applicant on regular bail. Hence, the present application is allowed and the applicant is
ordered to be released on regular bail in connection with an FIR being C.R.No.I-74 of 2019 registered with Chhapi Police Station, District-
Banaskantha on executing a personal bond of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only) with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the
learned Trial Court and subject to the conditions that the applicant shall;
[a] not take undue advantage of liberty or misuse liberty;
[b] not act in a manner injurious to the interest of the prosecution;
[c] surrender passport, if any, to the lower court within a week;
[d] not leave the State of Gujarat without prior permission of the Sessions Judge concerned;
[e] mark presence before the concerned Police Station on every Monday of each English calendar month for a period of three months and thereafter,
alternate Monday for a period of six months, between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.;
[f] furnish latest and permanent address of residence to the Investigating Officer and also to the Court at the time of execution of the bond and shall
not change the residence without prior permission of this Court;
[7] The Authorities will release the applicant only if he is not required in connection with any other offence for the time being. If breach of any of the
above conditions is committed, the Sessions Judge concerned will be free to issue warrant or take appropriate action in the matter. Bail bond to be
executed before the learned Lower Court having jurisdiction to try the case. It will be open for the concerned Court to delete, modify and/or relax any
of the above conditions, in accordance with law. At the trial, learned Trial Court shall not be influenced by the observations of preliminary nature, qua
the evidence at this stage, made by this Court while enlarging the applicant on bail.
[8] Rule is made absolute to the aforesaid extent. Registry is directed to serve this order to the concerned authority through e- mail/fax or any other
electronic mode.
