Held that applicant is a necessary witness for the opposite party and has not committed an offense. He was forcibly removed from the trial court without inquiry. Bail was granted with stringent undertakings to secure his presence for trial.
Application allowed. Applicant released on bail with directions to surrender and appear incourt as a witness.
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Neutral Citation No. - 2023:AHC:179128
Court No. - 68
Case :- CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No. - 3592 of 2023
Applicant :- Ratnesh Opposite Party :- State of U.P. Counsel for Applicant :- Ghan Shyam Das Counsel for Opposite Party :- G.A.
Hon'ble Dr. Gautam Chowdhary,J.
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Digitally signed by :- KAILASH CHANDRA SINGH High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
1 issue framed by the court
Whether bail should be granted to the applicant who is a defence witness and claims to have been forcibly removed from the trial court premises.
Ratnesh
Dr. Gautam Chowdhary
As recorded by the court registry
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