Mahabir Sarthi v. State of Chhattisgarh
Bail – Regular bail u/S 439 CrPC – First application
Case brief
What is this about?
First regular-bail application (S.439 CrPC) in Crime No. 91/2023, P.S. Baramkela, District Sarangarh Bilaigarh, for offences under Sections 363, 366, 376(3), 376(2-n) IPC and Sections 4(2) & 6 POCSO Act, arising from alleged luring of a minor, purported marriage and repeated sexual intercourse. Bail allowed on a personal bond of Rs. 25,000/- plus one like surety, taking into account the prosecutrix's statement (she was examined and, per counsel, admitted the affair) and custody since 12.06.2023, without any comment on merits.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail granted: applicant to be released on furnishing a personal bond of Rs. 25,000/- with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court, and to appear before the trial Court on each and every date given by it; certified copy as per rules. ¶7