Heard learned counsel for the applicant and learned A.G.A. for the State.
It is contended by the learned counsel for the applicant that it is a case of false implication on account of ulterior motive. 15 Kg. beef is alleged to have been recovered from the possession of the applicant. There is no independent witness of the alleged incident. It is next submitted that co-accused Sony, Kalim alias Billi and Shauki alias Chhota have been granted bail by this Court vide order dated 11.1.2021 passed in Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 1316 of 2021, therefore, applicant is also entitled to be released on bail. Applicant has no criminal history. It is next contended that there are no chances of the applicant of fleeing away from the judicial process or tampering with the prosecution evidence. It is next contended by the learned counsel for the applicant that the applicant is in jail since 3.11.2020 and in case he is enlarged on bail, he will not misuse the liberty of bail.
Learned A.G.A. has vehemently opposed the prayer but could not dispute the aforesaid facts.
Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also perusing the material on record, without expressing any opinion on the merit of the case, let the applicant- Lalu Alias Bhoora in Case Crime No. 415 of 2020, under Section- 3/5-A/8 Cow Slaughter Act, Police Station- Qutubsher, District Saharanpur, be enlarged on bail on his executing a personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the court concerned. It is further provided that this bail order available on the official website of the High Court will be taken to be the authentic one and certified copy shall be submitted before that court concerned as soon as it is issued.
This bail order would be subject to the fulfilment of following conditions:-
1. The applicant shall not tamper with the prosecution evidence by intimidating/ pressurizing the witnesses, during the investigation or trial.
2. The applicant shall cooperate in the trial sincerely without seeking any adjournment.
3. The applicant shall not indulge in any criminal activity or commission of any crime after being released on bail.
4. The applicant shall remain present before the trial court on each date fixed, either personally or through his counsel. In case of his absence, without sufficient cause, the trial court may proceed against him under Section 229-A of the Indian Penal Code;
5. In case, the applicant misuses the liberty of bail and in order to secure his presence proclamation under Section 82 Cr.P.C. is issued and the applicant fails to appear before the Court on the date fixed in such proclamation, then, the trial court shall initiate proceedings against him, in accordance with law, under Section 174-A of the Indian Penal Code.
6. The applicant shall remain present, in person, before the trial court on the dates fixed for (i) opening of the case, (ii) framing of charge and (iii) recording of statement under Section 313 Cr.P.C. If in the opinion of the trial court default of this condition is deliberate or without sufficient cause, then it shall be open for the trial court to treat such default as abuse of liberty of his bail and proceed against him in accordance with law.
7. In case the applicant has been enlarged on short term bail as per the order of committee constituted under the orders of Hon'ble Supreme Court his bail shall be effective after the period of short term bail comes to an end.
In case of breach of any of the above conditions, it shall be a ground for cancellation of bail.
Order Date :- 11.1.2021 Rmk.