In an S.B. Criminal Misc. Bail Application concerning rape, the High Court granted bail to the petitioner, who is the victim's husband, noting the coercive circumstances and the victim's amiable relationship with the petitioner.
Accused Lokesh S/o Kanhaiya permitted to be released on bail.
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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR
S.B. Criminal Misc Bail Application No. 978/2023
Lokesh S/o Kanhaiya, Aged About 23 Years, R/o Chhan, P.s. Khandar, District Sawai Madhopur ( At Present Confined In Jail Sawai Madhopur)
----Petitioner
Versus State Of Rajasthan, Through P.p. ----Respondent For Petitioner(s) : Mr. Farooq Ahmed For : Mr. Sanjeev Mahala, PP Respondent(s)
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMA SHANKER VYAS
Order
10/04/2023
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(UMA SHANKER VYAS),J
Mittal /40
2 issues framed by the court
Whether bail should be granted to the accused who is the husband of the rape victim.
Whether the nexus between the accused and the victim justifies granting bail in a rape case involving coercion.
3 provisions across 2 enactments
Lokesh S/o Kanhaiya
State Of Rajasthan
Uma Shanker Vyas
As recorded by the court registry
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