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2017 DIGILAW 2104 (RAJ)

Munni Devi v. State of Rajasthan

2017-09-20

PANKAJ BHANDARI

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JUDGMENT : Pankaj Bhandari, J. Petitioner has filed this bail application under Section 439 Cr.P.C., 1973 2. F.I.R. No. 233/1998, was registered at Police Station Kotwali, Sikar, Distt. Sikar for offence under Sections 454, 380, 511 I.P.C. 3. It is contended by counsel for the petitioner that the matter pertains to bail jump. The petitioner is aged 60 years. She was facing trial since 1998 till 2005 when she jumped bail. 4. It is contended that the petitioner is in custody for last one month. She has lost her husband and could not attend the proceedings. 5. Learned Public Prosecutor has opposed the bail application. His contention is that due to the petitioner, trial could not be concluded in time. 6. I have considered the contentions. 7. Considering the fact that the petitioner is an old lady. The petitioner's husband has expired, as a result of which she could not be attend the proceedings, I deem it proper to allow the bail application. 8. This bail application is, accordingly, allowed and it is directed that accused-petitioner shall be released on bail provided he furnishes a personal bond in the sum of Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand) together with two sureties in the sum of Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees twenty five thousand) each to the satisfaction of the trial Court with the stipulation that he shall appear before that Court and any Court to which the matter be transferred, on all subsequent dates of hearing and as and when called upon to do so. 9. It is clarified that if the petitioner jumps bail hereafter, he will not be entitled to bail. The Condition to this effect be incorporated in the personal bond to be submitted by the petitioner.