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Virendra Singh v. State of U.P

Allahabad HC19 May 2021BAIL/19366/2021

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In Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 19366 of 2021, the Allahabad High Court allowed bail to the applicant, Virendra Singh. Granted largely on the ground of parity with a co-accused and considering jail overcrowding during the pandemic, the Court imposed conditions including regular presence for trial proceedings.

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Applicant released on bail with personal bond and two sureties subject to conditions of regular attendance at trial.

Virendra Singh Vs State of U.P — Cheque Dishonour | Allahabad HC (2021)

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Court No. - 6

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Case :- CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No. - 19366 of 2021

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Applicant :- Virendra Singh Opposite Party :- State Of U.P Counsel for Applicant :- Santosh Kumar Shukla Counsel for Opposite Party :- G.A.

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Hon'ble Ajay Bhanot,J.

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Heard Sri Santosh Kumar Shukla, learned counsel for the applicant and learned A.G.A for the State through video conferencing mode.

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A first information report was lodged against the applicant as Case Crime No.457 of 2016 at Police Station- Bidhuna DistrictAuraiya on 29.08.2016 under Sections 41, 411, 414, 420, 467, 468, 471 IPC.

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The bail application of the applicant was rejected by learned Sessions Judge, Auraiya on 02.03.2017.

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The applicant is in jail since 29.08.2016, pursuant to the said F.I.R.

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Sri Santosh Kumar Shukla, learned counsel for applicant contends that the co-accused with whom the applicant claim parity was granted bail by this Court way back in the year 2017 in Criminal Misc. Bail Application No 26904 of 2017. The applicant has been languishing in jail and was unable to move the bail application as he has no one to do parwi on his behalf. The applicant does not have criminal history apart from this case. Lastly it is submitted by Sri Santosh Kumar Shukla, learned counsel for applicant that the applicant shall not abscond, and will fully cooperate in the criminal law proceedings. The applicant shall not tamper with the evidence nor influence the witnesses in any manner.

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Learned A.G.A could not satisfactorily dispute the aforesaid submissions from the record.

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Courts have taken notice of the overcrowding of jails during the current pandemic situation (Ref.: Suo Motu Writ Petition (c) No. 1/2020 , Contagion of COVID 19 Virus in prisons before the Supreme Court of India ). These circumstances shall also be factored in while considering bail applications on behalf of accused persons.

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I see merit in the submissions of the learned counsel for the applicant and accordingly hold that the applicant is entitled to be enlarged on bail.

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In the light of the preceding discussion and without making any observations on the merits of the case, the bail application is allowed.

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Let the applicant Virendra Singh be released on bail in Case Crime No.457 of 2016 at Police Station- Bidhuna DistrictAuraiya under Sections 411, 414, 420, 467, 468, 471 IPC on his furnishing a personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the court below. The following conditions be imposed in the interest of justice:-

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(i) The applicant shall remain present before the trial court on each date fixed, either through his counsel or personally as and when directed by the learned trial court. In case of his absence, without sufficient cause, the trial court may proceed against him in accordance with law.

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(ii) 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

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liberty of bail and proceed against him in accordance with law.

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(iii) In case, the applicant misuses the liberty of bail during trial, the trial in order to secure his presence may issue a proclamation under Section 82 Cr.P.C. In case 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 party shall file computer generated copy of such order downloaded from the official website of High Court Allahabad.

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(v) The computer generated copy of such order shall be self attested by the counsel of the party concerned.

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(vi) The concerned Court/Authority/Official shall verify the authenticity of such computerized copy of the order from the official website of High Court Allahabad and shall make a declaration of such verification in writing.

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Order Date :- 19.5.2021 Nadeem Ahmad

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Digitally signed by Justice Ajay Bhanot Date: 2021.05.23 15:52:03 IST Reason: Document Owner Location: High Court of Judicature at Allahabad

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