Vaasu Sharma v. State of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
This judgment rejects a bail application under Section 439 Cr.P.C. filed by an accused charged under Section 376 IPC. The court emphasized the forceful nature of the alleged offence and the subsequent murder of the prosecutrix, linking it to the accused, as grounds for denial of bail.
What did the court decide?
Bail application rejected; accused remains in custody.
What the court decided
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NAFR
HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR
MCRC No. 403 of 2023
- Vaasu Sharma S/o Shri Avinash Sharma Aged About 22 Years R/o Near Agresen Bhawan, Station Road, Naila Chowki, Naila, Thana Janjgir District Janjgir Champa Chhattisgarh.
---- Applicant
Versus
- State Of Chhattisgarh Through - Thana Janjgir District Janjgir Champa Chhattisgarh.
---- ---- Non-applicant
| For Applicant | : Ms. Naushina Afrin Ali, Advocate along with Mr. Ajay Kumrani, Advocate |
|---|---|
| For State | : Mr. Pawan Kesharwani, Panel Lawyer |
| For Objector | : Mr. Ranbir Singh Marhas, Advocate along |
| with Mr. Vivek Kumar Agrawal, Advocate |
Hon'ble Shri Justice P. Sam Koshy Order on Board
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether bail should be granted to an applicant accused under Section 376 IPC who has undergone extended custody.
Whether the subsequent murder of the prosecutrix and implications for investigation justify bail rejection.
Whether the applicant's defence regarding consensual relationship affects the bail decision at this stage.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Vaasu Sharma
- respondent
State Of Chhattisgarh
Coram
P. Sam Koshy
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Chhattisgarh HC
- Decided on
- · May
- Registered
- Case no.
- MCRC/403/2023
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