In a bail application filed under Section 439 CrPC for arrest in a murder case, the High Court of Chhattisgarh dismissed the petition, holding that it is not proper for the appellate court to evaluate evidence by relying on only one witness's statement.
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HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR
MCRC No. 677 of 2017
Hon'ble Shri Justice Goutam Bhaduri
Order on Board
15-03-2017
Sd/- (Goutam Bhaduri) Judge
Raju
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the court can grant regular bail to an accused arrested for murder based on a single witness's statement.
Whether the court should reject the bail application by leaving evidence evaluation to the trial court without any disposal.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Smt. Madhuri W/o Ashok
State of Chhattisgarh
Goutam Bhaduri
As recorded by the court registry
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