Anticipatory bail application by an accused who signed the sale deed dated 21.04.2022 only as a witness in FIR No. 197/2024 for offences of cheating and forgery. The State conceded he was not required for investigation. Bail granted on furnishing a personal bond of Rs. 1,00,000 and two sureties of Rs. 50,000 each, with standard conditions.
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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR
----Accused-Petitioners
Versus
State of Rajasthan, Through PP
----Respondent
For Petitioner(s) : Mr. Timan Singh For Respondent(s) : Mr. Manvendra Singh Shekhawat, PP
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE CHANDRA PRAKASH SHRIMALI
Order
12/02/2026
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(CHANDRA PRAKASH SHRIMALI),J
KISHAN SONI /105
1 issue framed by the court
Whether Mahendra Kumar, who signed a sale deed dated 21-04-2022 only as a witness and allegedly derived no benefit from it, should be granted anticipatory bail in FIR No. 197/2024 under Sections 420,
6 provisions across 2 enactments
Rakesh S/o Kedar
Mahendra Kumar S/o Kedar
State of Rajasthan, Through PP
Chandra Prakash Shrimali
As recorded by the court registry
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