Montu @ Sumit Kumar Kenwat v. State of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
In a first bail application under Section 439 CrPC, the High Court directed the release of applicants arrested for robbery and arms offences. The court relied on its own finding that other accused in the case were acquitted by the ASJ to grant bail without commenting on merits, subject to a personal bond and undertakings.
What did the court decide?
The bail application was allowed, and the applicants were directed to execute a personal bond of Rs. 10,000/- with two sureties for the like amount, following standard bail conditions.