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Parmila Devi v. State of U.P. and Another

Allahabad HC17 Mar 2021BAIL/8983/2021

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The court allowed a bail application filed by Parmila Devi under Section 439 CrPC, granting release on a personal bond and two sureties subject to specific conditions regarding attendance, non-tampering with evidence, and not seeking adjournments.

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Release on bail subject to furnishing a personal bond and two sureties and complying with imposed conditions.

Parmila Devi Vs State of U.P. and Another — Bail and Remand | Allahabad HC (2021)

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Court No. - 68

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Case :- CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No. - 8983 of 2021

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Applicant :- Parmila Devi Opposite Party :- State of U.P. and Another Counsel for Applicant :- Swati Agrawal Srivastava Counsel for Opposite Party :- G.A.

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Hon'ble Gautam Chowdhary,J.

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Heard learned counsel for the applicant, learned counsel for the State and perused the material on record.

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This bail application under Section 439 of Code of Criminal Procedure has been filed by the applicant- Parmila Devi, seeking enlargement on bail during trial in connection with Case Crime No. 88 of 2020, under Section(s) 498-A, 304-B, 302 I.P.C. and 3/4 D.P. Act, registered at P.S.- Didarganj, District- Azamgarh.

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Learned counsel for the applicant argued that no specific role has been assigned to the applicant and only general allegations have been made against her. It is further submitted that the applicant is mother-in-law of the deceased aged about 65 years and she has no concern with the entire episode as the applicant along with her husband is living separately. It is further submitted that co-accused, Ramachal Yadav, has already been enlarged on bail by coordinate Bench of this Court on 10.2.2021 in Bail Application No. 9080 of 2021. The applicant has no previous criminal antecedents as stated in para-14 of the affidavit and is in jail since 27.5.2020. If she is released on bail she will never misuse the liberty and will cooperate with trial.

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Per contra, learned AGA opposed the prayer for bail.

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After perusing the record in the light of the submissions made at the bar and after taking an overall view of all the facts and circumstances of this case, the nature of evidence and also the absence of any convincing material to indicate the possibility of tampering with the evidence, this Court is of the view that the applicant may be enlarged on bail.

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Let the applicant- Parmila Devi, be released on bail in the aforesaid case crime number on furnishing a personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the court concerned with the following conditions which are being imposed in the interest of justice:-

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i) The applicant will not tamper with prosecution evidence and will not harm or harass the victim/complainant in any manner

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whatsoever.

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ii) The applicant will abide the orders of court, will attend the court on every date and will not delay the disposal of trial in any manner whatsoever.

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(iii) The applicant shall file an undertaking to the effect that he/she shall not seek any adjournment on the date 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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(iv) The applicant will not misuse the liberty of bail in any manner whatsoever. In case, the applicant misuses the liberty of bail during trial and in order to secure his/her presence proclamation under section 82 Cr.P.C., may be issued and if applicant fails to appear before the court on the date fixed in such proclamation, then, the trial court shall initiate proceedings against him/her, in accordance with law, under section 174-A I.P.C.

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(V) The applicant shall remain present, in person, before the trial court on dates fixed for (1) opening of the case, (2) framing of charge and (3) 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/her in accordance with law and the trial court may proceed against him/her under Section 229-A IPC.

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(vi) The trial court may make all possible efforts/endeavour and try to conclude the trial expeditiously after the release of the applicant.

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The identity, status and residential proof of sureties will be verified by court concerned and in case of breach of any of the conditions mentioned above, court concerned will be at liberty to cancel the bail and send the applicant to prison.

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The bail application is allowed.

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

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

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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 :- 17.3.2021 Vandana

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