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Gopal Verma v. State of U.P.

Allahabad HC26 Nov 2018BAIL/37346/2018

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In Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 37346 of 2018, the High Court granted bail to the applicant, Gopal Verma, accused in a narcotics case. The court noted false implications and non-compliance of Sections 50 and 52 N.D.P.S. Act, applying the reformative theory of punishment. Bail was granted on a personal bond with two sureties subject to specific conditions regarding attendance and non-abuse o

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Released on bail on personal bond with two sureties (Rs. One Lac each) subject to specific conditions regarding attendance and non-abuse of liberty.

Gopal Verma Vs State of U.P. — Narcotics (NDPS) | Allahabad HC (2018)

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Court No. - 62

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Case :- CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No. - 37346 of 2018

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Applicant :- Gopal Verma Opposite Party :- State Of U.P. Counsel for Applicant :- Anand Kumar Singh Counsel for Opposite Party :- G.A.

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Hon'ble Vivek Kumar Singh,J.

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Heard Sri Anand Kumar Singh, learned counsel for the applicant and learned A.G.A. appearing for the State.

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It has been contended by the learned counsel for the applicant that the applicant has been implicated falsely in the present case with the allegation that 125 gms alprazolam power has been recovered. The contraband article, i.e., alprazolam power is said to have been recovered from the possession of the applicant. The criminal history of the applicant has been properly explained in the rejoinder affidavit filed today which is taken on record. He further submits that there is no compliance of mandatory provisions of Sections 50 and 52 N.D.P.S. Act, hence the recovery is bad in the eyes of law. It has also been submitted that the applicant is languishing in jail since 19.08.2018.

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Learned A.G.A. opposed the prayer for bail.

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Considering the nature of accusation and the severity of punishment in case of conviction and the nature of supporting evidence, reasonable apprehension of tempering of the witnesses and prima facie satisfaction of the Court in support of the charge and reformative theory of punishment , the applicant is entitled to be released on bail in this case.

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Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case let the applicant Gopal Verma involved in Case Crime No.475 of 2018, under Section 8/22 N.D.P.S. Act, Police Station G.R.P, District Chandauli be released on bail on his furnishing a personal bond with two sureties (Rs. One Lac each) (One should be of a family member) with the following conditions:-

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i) The applicant shall file an undertaking to the effect that he shall not seek any adjournment on the dates fixed for evidence when the witnesses are present in court. In case of default of this condition, it shall be open for the trial court to treat it as abuse of liberty of bail and pass orders in accordance with law.

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(ii) The applicant shall remain present before the trial court on each date fixed, either personally or through his counsel. In case of his absence, without sufficient cause, the trial court may proceed against him under Section 229-A of the Indian Penal Code.

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(iii) In case, the applicant misuses the liberty of bail during trial and in order to secure his presence proclamation under Section 82 Cr.P.C. is issued and the applicant fails to appear before the court on the date fixed in such proclamation, then, the trial court shall initiate proceedings against him, in accordance with law, under Section 174-A of the Indian Penal Code.

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(iv) The applicant shall remain present, in person, before the trial court on the dates fixed for (i) opening of the case, (ii) framing of charge and (iii) recording of statement under Section 313 Cr.P.C. If in the opinion of the trial court absence of the applicant is deliberate or without sufficient cause, then it shall be open for the trial court to treat such default as abuse of liberty of bail and proceed against him in accordance with law.

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In case of breach of any of the above conditions, the court below shall be at liberty to cancel the bail.

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Order Date :- 26.11.2018 Shahroz

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