BALUA ALIAS BABLU Vs. STATE OF M.P.

JUDGEMENT

(1.) After considering the rival submissions and the peculiar fact situation, wherein, we are facing wrath of pandemic COVID- 19, this Court is of the considered opinion that applicant deserves to be released on bail.

(2.) Considering the submissions of learned counsel for the parties, and in view of Covid-19 pandemic situation, without commenting on the merits of the case, it is hereby directed that the applicant shall be released on bail, on his furnishing personal bond of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lac only) with two solvent sureties of like amount to the satisfaction of trial Court and that he will have to install Arogya Setu App.

(3.) In view of COVID-19 pandemic, the jail authorities are directed that before releasing the applicant, his preliminary Corona Virus test shall be conducted and if he is found negative, then the concerned local administration shall make necessary arrangements for sending the applicant to his house, and if he is found positive then the applicant shall be immediately sent to concerned hospital for his treatment as per medical norms. If the applicant is fit for release and if he is in a position to make his personal arrangements, then he shall be released only after taking due travel permission from local administration. After release, the applicant is further directed to strictly follow all the instructions which may be issued by the Central Govt./State Govt. or Local Administration for combating the Covid19. If it is found that the applicant has violated any of the instructions (whether general or specific) issued by the Central Govt./State Govt. or Local Administration, then this order shall automatically lose its effect, and the Local Administration/Police Authorities shall immediately take him in custody and would sent him to the same jail from where he was released.