Case Note & Summary
The Supreme Court of India addressed two criminal appeals concerning the grant of bail to the appellants, Manjit Kaur and Varinder Jain, against the State of Punjab. The court noted that the appellants had previously been granted bail by an order dated 9.11.2009. In light of the peculiar facts and circumstances surrounding the case, the court decided to make the bail order absolute. The appellants were to be released on bail upon furnishing a personal bond of Rs.20,000/- along with one surety of the same amount, to the satisfaction of the arresting officer. Additionally, the court ordered that the amount deposited by the appellants in the Registry be returned to them for the purpose of depositing it with the S.G.G. Senior Secondary School in Goindwal, Punjab, within four weeks. The appeals were thus disposed of with these directions.
Headnote
A) Criminal Law - Bail - Grant of Bail - Criminal Procedure - The Supreme Court made the bail granted to the appellants absolute, allowing their release upon furnishing a personal bond and surety. The court directed that the amount deposited by the appellants be utilized for a specific purpose, emphasizing the peculiar circumstances of the case. Held that the bail conditions were satisfied and the appellants should be released accordingly (Paras Not mentioned).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the bail granted to the appellants should be made absolute.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court made the bail granted to the appellants absolute, allowing their release upon furnishing a personal bond and surety. The court also directed the return of the deposited amount for a specific purpose.
Law Points
- Bail
- Personal Bond
- Surety
- Criminal Procedure
