The Allahabad High Court on Monday granted bail to one Irfan who was accused of abusing and beating persons who were raising slogans 'Jai Sri Ram' [Irfan v. State of UP]..Justice Jayant Banerji released the applicant on bail with a condition to furnish a personal bond of ₹50,000 with two sureties. "Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, I find it to be a fit case for bail", the single-judge said. .As per the prosecution, the complainants were returning home on the day of the incident at about 8 pm raising slogan of 'Jai Sri Ram' near the residence of one Yasin when the accused started abusing the complainants. When they protested, they were beaten by the 'batt' of 'tamancha' (pistol), 'balakati' and 'iron rod'..Consequently, the accused was booked for the offences of rioting, intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace, attempt to murder, assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe, and voluntarily causing hurt..The accused submitted that no specific role was assigned to him by those injured, or the complainants and only a general role was assigned to the him. Additionally, it was submitted that he was not present on the spot at the time of the incident. It was also contended that this was a case of parity since the co-accused had already been granted bail by the High Court..The State opposed the prayer for bail, but they did dispute the applicant's contentions. .Therefore, the prayer for bail was granted subject to certain conditions in the interest of justice. The conditions required the applicant to execute the bond, refrain from committing a similar offence, avoid tampering with evidence and cooperate with the investigation."In case of breach of any of the above conditions, it shall be a ground for cancellation of bail", said the court..Advocates Rajesh Kumar Sharma and Abhas Sharma appeared for the applicant while the state was represented by government advocate Ashok Kumar Singh. .[Read Order]
The Allahabad High Court on Monday granted bail to one Irfan who was accused of abusing and beating persons who were raising slogans 'Jai Sri Ram' [Irfan v. State of UP]..Justice Jayant Banerji released the applicant on bail with a condition to furnish a personal bond of ₹50,000 with two sureties. "Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, I find it to be a fit case for bail", the single-judge said. .As per the prosecution, the complainants were returning home on the day of the incident at about 8 pm raising slogan of 'Jai Sri Ram' near the residence of one Yasin when the accused started abusing the complainants. When they protested, they were beaten by the 'batt' of 'tamancha' (pistol), 'balakati' and 'iron rod'..Consequently, the accused was booked for the offences of rioting, intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace, attempt to murder, assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe, and voluntarily causing hurt..The accused submitted that no specific role was assigned to him by those injured, or the complainants and only a general role was assigned to the him. Additionally, it was submitted that he was not present on the spot at the time of the incident. It was also contended that this was a case of parity since the co-accused had already been granted bail by the High Court..The State opposed the prayer for bail, but they did dispute the applicant's contentions. .Therefore, the prayer for bail was granted subject to certain conditions in the interest of justice. The conditions required the applicant to execute the bond, refrain from committing a similar offence, avoid tampering with evidence and cooperate with the investigation."In case of breach of any of the above conditions, it shall be a ground for cancellation of bail", said the court..Advocates Rajesh Kumar Sharma and Abhas Sharma appeared for the applicant while the state was represented by government advocate Ashok Kumar Singh. .[Read Order]
