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2020 (5) TMI 556 - HC - Indian LawsGrant of Bail - conviction of sentence under section 6 read with section 5(m) of the POSCO Act - suspension of sentence on 13.04.2020 - prevailing COVID-19 pandemic situation - HELD THAT:- Although the record shows that the applicant has only been in prison since 24.02.2020 which was the date the sentencing order was passed ; and that he has been convicted of heinous offences under the POCSO Act, in the unprecedented circumstances of a public health emergency that prevail today and the consequent need to decongest prisons for the overall medical safety of all prisoners, this court is persuaded to grant to the appellant interim suspension of sentence for a period of three months subject to the conditions - The appellant shall furnish a personal bond in the sum of ₹ 50,000/- to the satisfaction of the Jail Superintendent. Considering the prevailing lockdown, the furnishing of surety as a condition of bail, is dispensed with at this stage. List before Roster Bench in the category of ‘Regular’ matters in due course.
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