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Azaruddin Sheikh Alias Azaruddin Alias Chhotu v. the State of Jharkhand

Jharkhand HC18 Nov 2021Cr.Rev./399/2021

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In Criminal Revision filed against the rejection of juvenile bail, the High Court considered the petitioner's custody period, social investigation, and antecedents. Relying on Section 3 of the J.J. Act, the Court directed release on bail with sureties and probation supervision.

What did the court decide?

Juvenile released on bail of Rs. 10,000 with two sureties; Probation Officer directed to supervise behaviour for one year.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI

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Cr. Rev. No. 399 of 2021

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Azaruddin Sheikh @ Azaruddin @ Chhotu … … Petitioner Versus The State of Jharkhand … … Opp. Party ---

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CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH KUMAR --For the Petitioner : Mr. S.K. Deo, Adv. For the State : Mr. P.D. Agarwal, APP ---

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04/18.11.2021: Heard the parties.

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The instant application has been filed against the judgment dated 14.07.2021 passed by the learned Special Judge, Children Court, Deoghar, in Criminal (Juvenile Bail) Appeal No. 18 of 2021, by which the prayer for bail of the petitioner has been rejected, affirming the order dated 19.06.2021 passed by Learned Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Deoghar, in connection with Deoghar Town P.S. Case No.186 of 2019 (Enquiry No.91 of 2021) registered for the offence under Sections 354, 354A, 354C, 354D, 323 and 427/34 of the Indian Penal Code.

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The petitioner-juvenile, in the age group of 16 to 18 years, is in custody since 25.09.2019, has approached this Court for grant of bail through his father, who is ready and willing to maintain and take proper care of the juvenile in his custody. It has been submitted that the allegations against the petitioner is under Section 354 I.P.C.

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On the other hand, learned A.P.P. for the State has opposed the prayer for bail.

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Heard learned counsel for the parties and on perusal of the record, it appears that the petitioner has several criminal antecedents. The matter is under Enquiry as the offence is minor in nature.

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Considering the period of custody, social investigation report and the mandate of Section 3 of the J.J. Act, the juvenile/petitioner, above named, is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Deoghar, in connection with Deoghar Town P.S. Case No.186 of 2019, subject to condition that one of the bailor must be the father of this petitioner.

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Further, the Probation Officer, Deoghar is directed to watch the behaviour of the petitioner at least for a year and if his behaviour is not found

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proper, he should report the same to the concerned court and the court below is at liberty to take necessary steps for his custody.

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Accordingly, instant criminal revision is allowed and disposed of.

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(Rajesh Kumar, J.)

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Azaruddin Sheikh Alias Azaruddin Alias Chhotu v. the State of Jharkhand

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