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Dharmraj v. State of U.P. and Another

Allahabad HC6 Aug 2021ABAIL/8079/2021

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The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad granted anticipatory bail to the applicant in a cheating and forgery case. The order imposed strict conditions including surrendering passport, forbidding inducement, and mandatory presence for specific trial stages.

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Anticipatory bail granted subject to personal bond with two sureties and conditions regarding passport surrender, witness tampering, and appearance in court.

Dharmraj Vs State of U.P. and Another — Cheating and Forgery | Allahabad HC (2021)

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Court No. - 50

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Case :- CRIMINAL MISC ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION U/S 438 CR.P.C. No. - 8079 of 2021

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Applicant :- Dharmraj Opposite Party :- State of U.P. and Another Counsel for Applicant :- Ashish Kumar Gaur Counsel for Opposite Party :- G.A.

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Hon'ble Arvind Kumar Mishra-I,J.

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Heard learned counsel for the applicant and learned A.G.A. for the State.

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The instant anticipatory bail application has been filed on behalf of the applicant with a prayer to release him on anticipatory bail in Case Crime No. 24 of 2020, under Sections - 419, 420, 467, 468, 471, 472 I.P.C., Police Station - Meja, District - Prayagraj, during pendency of trial.

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Prior notice of this bail application was served in the ofÏce of Government Advocate and as per Chapter XVIII, Rule 18 of the Allahabad High Court Rules and as per direction dated 20.11.2020 of this Court in Criminal Misc. Anticipatory Bail Application U/S 438 Cr.P.C. No. 8072 of 2020, Govind Mishra @ Chhotu Versus State of U.P., hence, this anticipatory bail application is being heard. Grant of further time to the learned A.G.A. as per Section 438 (3) Cr.P.C. (U. P. Amendment) is not required.

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There is allegation against the applicant that he tried to obtain appointment on the post of Assistant Teacher on the basis of fraudulent certificates and mark-sheets.

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Learned counsel for the applicant has submitted that the applicant has been falsely implicated in this case. The applicant has no criminal history to his credit. No enquiry was initiated nor any opportunity of hearing was given to the applicant before implication in the present case. His credentials were genuine. The applicant has definite apprehension that he may be arrested by the police any time.

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Learned A.G.A. has opposed the prayer for anticipatory bail of the applicant.

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Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case and considering the nature of accusations, the applicant is entitled to be released on anticipatory bail in this case as per the Constitution Bench judgment of the Apex Court in the case of Sushila Aggarwal vs. State (NCT of Delhi)2020 SCC Online SC 98 . The future contingencies regarding anticipatory bail being granted to applicant shall also be taken care of as per the aforesaid judgment of the Apex Court.

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In the event the applicant - Dharmraj is arrested, he shall be released on anticipatory bail in the aforesaid case crime number for the aforesaid offences on furnishing a personal bond with two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial court concerned with the following conditions:-

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The applicant shall not leave India during the currency of trial without prior permission from the concerned trial Court.

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The applicant shall surrender his passport, if any, to the concerned trial Court forthwith. His passport will remain in custody of the concerned trial Court.

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That the applicant shall not, directly or indirectly, make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any police ofÏcer;

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The applicant shall file an undertaking to the effect that he shall not seek any adjournment on the dates fixed for evidence and 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 to ensure presence of the applicants.

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In case the applicant misuses the liberty of bail, the trial Court concerned may take appropriate action in accordance with law and judgment of Apex Court in the case of Sushila Aggarwal vs. State (NCT of Delhi)2020 SCC Online SC 98.

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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 default of this condition is deliberate or without sufÏcient cause, then it shall be open for the trial court to treat such default as abuse of liberty of his bail and proceed against him in accordance with law.

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The party shall file computer generated copy of such order downloaded from the ofÏcial website of High Court Allahabad.

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The concerned Court/Authority/OfÏcial shall verify the authenticity of such computerized copy of the order from the ofÏcial website of High Court Allahabad and shall make a declaration of such verification in writing.

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Order Date :- 6.8.2021 S Rawat

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Digitally signed by Justice Arvind Kumar Mishra Date: 2021.08.09 10:15:34 IST Reason: Document Owner Location: High Court of Judicature at Allahabad

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