Order below Exh.1 in Cri. Bail Application No.1274/ 2022 1 Cri.BailAppln.No.1274/22Ex.1
Yogesh Sopanrao Ugale .. Applicant Accused.
Vs.
The State of Maharashtra through PI Dindori Police St. .. Respondent. Dindori. (Cr. No. I 302/2022)
Order below Exh. 1
1. The applicant/accused Yogesh Sopanrao Ugale claims bail in C.R. No. I302/2022 for the offences punishable under Sections 324, 354 & 504 of the Indian Penal Code and under Sections 3(1)(r)(s), 3(2)(va) of the Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act registered with Dindori Police Station, Dindori.
2.Heard Learned Advocate Smt. N.P.Patil, for the applicant and learned A.P.P. Smt. Sangale for the State. Informant is present before the Court. Perused the papers of investigation.
3.It is the case of the prosecution that the applicant assaulted and sexually harassed the informant and outraged her modesty.
4.On perusal of record, it reveals that the applicant and informant are well acquainted with each other. They have some dispute and thereby applicant assaulted the informant. Prima facie concern of the applicant with the alleged offence is thus become clear on the basis of averments in the report. Learned Advocate for the applicant submitted that the applicant and informant family had some financial transaction and thereby they have lodged false report. It is also pointed out that there is no any prima facie evidence on record to show that the incident occurred in the campus of police station. Thus, overall allegations in the report are found to be in cloud.
5.Howsoever it may be, it reveals from record, applicant came to be arrested on 02.09.2022. There is no any recovery or discovery as such remained from the applicant. According to ld. Advocate for the applicant, the applicant is local resident and is ready to abide any conditions on grant of bail. Considering all these aspects, this Court is of the view that applicant can be released on bail by imposing certain conditions. Hence the order.
:: O R D E R ::
1] The application is allowed.
2] ApplicantsAccused Yogesh Sopanrao Ugale arrested in C.R. No. I302/2022 for the offences punishable under Section 324, 354 & 504 of the I.P.C. and under Sections 3(1)(r)(s), 3(2)(va) of the Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act registered with Dindori Police Station, Dindori be released on bail in the sum of Rs.15,000/ (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only) with a surety in the like amount subject to following conditions :
a] That he shall not tamper with the prosecution evidence in any manner.
b] Applicant is directed not to enter the area/vicinity where the victim resides till end of trial.
c] Applicant is directed to furnish his permanent address proof, mobile number.
Digitally signed by ADITEE ADITEE UDAY UDAY KADAM KADAM Date: 2022.10.21 17:04:26 – 0600 Nashik. (Aditee U. Kadam) Date : 21.10.2022. Additional Sessions Judge2, Nashik.