MANJIT PRAKASH & ORS versus SHOBHA DEVI & ANR.

MANJIT PRAKASH & ORS versus SHOBHA DEVI & ANR.

Since the High Court did not provide reasons for the cancellation of bail, the order cannot be sustained and must be set aside. The matter is remitted to the High Court for fresh decision.

Parties
Appellant: Manjit Prakash & Ors.; Respondent: Shobha Devi & Anr.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
18 July 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Order of Cancellation of Bail by Patna High Court
Outcome
Appeal allowed. Order of High Court set aside. Matter remitted to High Court for fresh disposal.
Legal Topics
Bail, Cancellation of Bail, Code of Criminal Procedure Section 439(2)
Criminal Law Bail Cancellation of Bail Code of Criminal Procedure Section 439(2)

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Parties

Manjit Prakash & Ors.

Appellant

Shobha Devi & Anr.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Order of Cancellation of Bail by Patna High Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the High Court's order canceling bail to the appellants is sustainable in law when no reasons are provided.

Ratio Decidendi

Since the High Court did not provide reasons for the cancellation of bail, the order cannot be sustained and must be set aside. The matter is remitted to the High Court for fresh decision.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed. Order of High Court set aside. Matter remitted to High Court for fresh disposal.

Orders

  • Order of High Court canceling bail set aside.
  • Matter remitted to Patna High Court for fresh decision on the application for cancellation of bail.