Rajesh Prasad v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail appeal allowed - Patna High Court, CRIMINAL APPEAL (SJ) No.2637 of 2024, dt.12-11-2024, Honourable Mr. Justice Rudra Prakash Mishra; arising out of SC/ST P.S. Case No. 07 of 2024, District Nawada; offences under Sections 341, 323, 354, 504, 506 IPC and Sections 3(1)(r)(s)(w), 3(2)(va) SC/ST Act; complaint forwarded to SHO SC/ST Police Station under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C.; alleged false implication due to counter-case Akbarpur P.S. Case No. 157 of 2023; submission that no caste name taken in public view; charge-sheet filed and charge framed; informant non-corroboration of FIR during investigation; custody since 11.03.2024; no criminal antecedent; informant absent despite valid notice; bail granted on Rs.10,000/- bonds each with two like sureties; conditions - close-family bailor, appearance on every trial date, cancellation of bonds on default on two consecutive dates.
What did the court decide?
Appeal allowed; order dated 20.03.2024 rejecting bail set aside; appellants directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.10,000/- (Ten thousand) each with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the Court below/concerned Court, subject to conditions: (I) one bailor to be an own/close family member; (II) appearance on every trial date, with liberty to the Trial Court to cancel bail bonds on default on two consecutive dates.