2024 (7) TMI 1569 - HC - Indian Laws

Seeking to relax the condition imposed by the trial Court directing him to deposit cash security while he was enlarged on bail - offences punishable under Sections 370 323 and 343 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code Sections 3 4 and 5 of the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act 1956 and Section 14 of the Foreigners Act 1946 - HELD THAT - Petitioner was ordered to execute a personal bond for Rs.1, 00, 000/- with one solvent surety for the likesum. Apart from other conditions imposed he was also directed to deposit cash security of Rs.50, 000/-. Such onerous condition to deposit cash security was not warranted and in view of the said condition imposed by the trial Court petitioner is still in judicial custody. In the order dated 04.03.2024 passed in Criminal Miscellaneous No.1970/2024 by the Court of XLV Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge Bengaluru directing the petitioner to deposit cash security of Rs.50, 000/- is hereby relaxed - Petition is allowed.

Summary

The petitioner sought relaxation of the condition to deposit cash security of Rs.50,000 imposed by the trial court. The petitioner was accused No.4 in a case involving various offenses. The High Court allowed the petition and relaxed the cash security condition, enabling the petitioner's release on bail.