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Dinesh Mahto v. The State of Bihar
Patna HCCR. APP (SJ)/1075/2019
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
In a criminal appeal against refusal of bail under the SC/ST Act, the Court held that the appellant, who was previously on bail but failed to appear for summons after fiscal commitment, was prejudiced by lack of notice. The Court set aside the refusal order and enlarged the appellant on bail with stringent conditions to ensure future court attendance.
What did the court decide?
Impugned order refusing bail set aside; appellant enlarged on bail bond of Rs. 10,000 with two sureties and directive to appear in court; bail cancels on two consecutive defaults.