Bail -- Grant of - Challenge to - Respondent-accused was
facing trial, wherein he was charged for committing offences under
c !PC,
POCSO Act and the Immoral Traffic Act - During investigation,
respondent had allegedly absconded and there were complaints
against him of intimidating witnesses -Thereafter, respondent
surrendered and filed bail application - Trial Court dismissed it -
High Court, however, granted bail - On appeal, held: The paramount
D consideration is, whether there are any chances of the accused
person fleeing from justice or reasonable apprehension that the
accused person would tamper with evidence/trial if released on
bail - These aspects were not dealt with by the High Court
appropriately with the seriousness it deserved - This constitutes a
E sufficient reason for interfering with the exercise of discretion by
the High Court - Order of High Court set aside - Penal Code,
1860 - ss. 376, 420134, 366-A, 370, 370-A, 212, 120-B - Protection
oj Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012-ss.4, 6, 8, 29-Immoral
Traffic Act, 1956 - ss.4, 5, 6 - Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 -
ss.82, 83.