Bhagwandas S/O Madanlal v. State of Rajasthan
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Rajasthan granted bail to three accused charged with theft. Although the current petrol theft amount was 31 liters (under 50 liters), the court refused liberty due to a history of repeated thefts in the same modus operandi that exceeded normal quantities, deeming them habitual offenders under Article 226.
What did the court decide?
Bail granted; liberty conditioned upon weekly appearance at connected police station and entry of separate applications for any future charges.