1. Learned counsel appearing for the applicant submitted that considering the nature of allegations and role attributed to the applicant, by imposing suitable conditions, the applicant may be enlarged on bail. It is also submitted that applicant is in jail since 3.4.2012. He submits that the applicant is ready to deposit Rs.1 (one) lakh with the trial Court within seven days of his release.
2. Heard learned APP for the respondent - State.
3. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and perusing the record of the case and taking into consideration the facts of the case, nature of allegations, role attributed to the accused, that the offences alleged are triable by learned JMFC, the maximum sentence prescribed is seven years and the statement made by learned advocate that the applicant will deposit the money within seven days of his release, this application is allowed. The applicant is ordered to be enlarged on bail in connection with C.R.No.I-138 of 2011 of Changodar Police Station, District Ahmedabad for the offences punishable under sections 406, 408 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code, on furnishing bond of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the lower Court and on conditions that the applicant shall :
[a] not take undue advantage of liberty or abuse liberty;
[b] not act in a manner injurious to the interest of the prosecution;
[c] maintain law and order;
[d] mark presence before the concerned Police Station on every 1st and 15th day of English Calender month between 11.00 a.m. and 2 p.m for three months;
[e] not leave the State of Gujarat without prior permission of the Sessions Judge concerned;
[f] furnish the address of residence at the time of execution of the bond and shall not change the residence without prior permission of this Court;
[g] surrender passport, if any, to the Lower Court immediately.
[h] that the applicant shall deposit Rs. 1 (one) lakh with the trial Court within seven days from the date of his release.
4. If breach of any of the above conditions is committed, the Sessions Judge concerned will be free to take appropriate action in the matter.
5. At the trial, the trial court shall not be influenced by the prima facie observations made by this Court while enlarging the applicant on bail.
6. Bail before the Lower Court having jurisdiction to try the case. Rule is made absolute. Direct service is permitted.
( M.D.Shah, J ) srilatha Top