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| HC rejects bail of Nagar Singh | | Supari killing case | | Et Report
Jammu, Aug 8 : Justice Tashi Rabstan of J&K High Court Jammu Wing today rejected bail application of Ch Nagar Singh in much publicized Supari Killing case.
While rejecting the bail application of Nagar Singh, Justice Tashi Rabstan after hearing Adv RK Kotwal for the petitioner whereas Deputy AG ZS Wattali for the state whereas Adv Pranav Kohli for the intervener observed that out of 25 prosecution witnesses listed in the charge sheet, only four witnesses have been examined by the prosecution. Important and material prosecution witnesses are yet to be examined and it would be premature for the court, to frame any opinion whether the petitioner-accused is guilty of the offence or not. More so, no developments have taken place in the trial of the petitioner since the bail application was rejected by the trial Court and there is no new ground urged in the bail application which could persuade the Court to take a view other than the one taken by the trial Court. am of the considered view that severity and degree of punishment would be at higher side if the allegation levelled against the petitioner-accused is proved to be true. Since the trial in this case is at its infancy, therefore, in my view, it would be improper and premature to admit the petitioner accused to bail at this stage. Further, the petitioner being a high profile, in case concession of bail is extended to him at this stage, there is every likelihood that he may threaten or win over the prosecution witnesses and thereby thwarting the course of justice. Court further observed that in totality of the circumstances and for the reasons discussed above, the bail application is not maintainable at this stage. Resultantly, the same is dismissed. However, keeping in view the fact that the petitioner has a right of speedy trial, learned trial Court is directed to wrap up the trial of this case at the earliest, by taking up this case twice in a fortnight. Prosecution agency is directed to ensure the presence of the witnesses on each and every date of hearing before the trial Court. It is made clear that any observation made hereinabove shall not prejudice the case of the petitioner in any way. However, the petitioner is at liberty to make fresh bail application before the trial court, if so advised, at an appropriate stage. JNF |
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