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Satendra Kumar v. the State of Jharkhand

Jharkhand HC14 Feb 2019A.B.A./248/2019

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The High Court of Jharkhand granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a case alleging cruelty and dowry-related offenses, directing release on bond if arrested or surrenders within four weeks.

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Anticipatory bail granted; petitioner to be released on bail of Rs. 25,000 with two sureties of similar amount within four weeks of order if arrested or surrenders, subject to standard conditions and

Satendra Kumar Vs the State of Jharkhand — Bail and Remand | Jharkhand HC (2019)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI

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A.B.A. No. 248 of 2019

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Satendra Kumar

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… ... Petitioner

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Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand 2. Neetu Devi … … Opposite Parties --------

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL KUMAR CHOUDHARY

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For the Petitioner : Mr. Lakshman Kumar, Advocate For the State : Addl. P.P.

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Order No. 04: Dated: 14^th February, 2019

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Apprehending his arrest, the petitioner has moved this Court for grant of privilege of anticipatory bail in connection with Adityapur P.S. Case No. 107 of 2018 (G.R. No. 431 of 2018) for the offence registered under Sections 498A/ 377/ 323/ 34 of the Indian Penal Code and u/s 3/4 of Dowry Prohibition Act.

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Heard the parties.

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The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is brother-in-law (Bhaisur) of the opposite party no. 2 or informant. Allegation against the petitioner is that he treated the informant with cruelty. It is further submitted that allegation against the petitioner is false. It is next submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to cooperate with the investigation of the case. Hence, it is submitted that the petitioner be given the privilege of anticipatory bail.

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The learned Addl. P.P. opposes the prayer for anticipatory bail.

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Considering the submissions of the counsels and the fact as discussed above, I am of the opinion that this is a fit case where the petitioner, named above, be given the privilege of anticipatory bail. Hence, in the event of his arrest or surrender within a period of four weeks from the date of this order, he shall be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 25,000/- (Twenty Five Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned C.J.M., at Seraikella in connection with Adityapur P.S. Case No. 107 of 2018 (G.R. No. 431 of 2018) subject to the condition laid down under section 438 (2) Cr. P.C. with further conditions

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that:

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I. the petitioner will co-operate with the investigation of the case,

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II. the petitioner will appear before the Investigating Officer as and when noticed.

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III. the petitioner will furnish his mobile phone numbers and copy of Aadhar Card by way of filing affidavit in the court below and will undertake that he will not change his mobile phone numbers during the pendency of this case.

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If Investigating Officer requires mobile phone numbers of the petitioner, he can make appropriate prayer before the trial court and on such prayer being made the court below will provide mobile number of the petitioner to the Investigating Officer.

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(Anil Kumar Choudhary, J.)

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Satendra Kumar v. the State of Jharkhand

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