Bail Granted in Long-Standing Family Dispute Criminal Case
The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Deoraj @ Devraj Singh & Anr. vs. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr., dealt with a criminal appeal concerning a long-pending family dispute. The judgment, delivered on October 5, 2017, primarily focused on granting bail to the appellants while ensuring that they cooperate with the trial.
The case revolved around a complaint filed in 2013 amid multiple litigations between family members. The appellants sought to quash the complaint under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) but were directed by the High Court to approach the trial court. The Supreme Court intervened, providing relief by granting bail upon surrendering before the magistrate.
Petitioner’s Arguments
The appellants contended that:
- The complaint was one of many disputes within the family and was filed due to ongoing tensions.
- The complaint had been pending since 2013 without any significant progress.
- The matter should be quashed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent harassment and undue litigation.
Respondent’s Arguments
The State of Uttar Pradesh opposed the plea, arguing that:
- The appellants must face trial as per due process of law.
- The magistrate was already handling the case, and the Supreme Court should not interfere.
- There was no compelling reason to quash the complaint at this stage.
Key Observations by the Court
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the appellants by granting bail but refused to quash the case outright. The bench observed:
“Since the Magistrate is in seisin of the matter, it will be appropriate that the appellants surrender before the Magistrate Court and cooperate with the trial.”
The Court further noted:
- The case had been pending for several years, but the appellants must still comply with legal procedures.
- The trial should proceed without undue delay.
- The appellants would be granted bail upon furnishing bonds to ensure their presence at trial.
Final Judgment
The Supreme Court directed:
“The appellants shall surrender before the Magistrate of competent jurisdiction, and on such surrender, they will be released on bail on furnishing bail bonds to the tune of Rs. 25,000/- each, with two solvent sureties each of the like amount to the satisfaction of the Magistrate Court.”
Conclusion
This judgment highlights the balance between protecting the rights of accused individuals and ensuring that judicial processes are followed. While the Court did not quash the case, it provided relief by granting bail, ensuring that the appellants would not be unduly harassed while awaiting trial.
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