Criminal P.C. (2 of 1974) , S.439— Bail – Prayer for – Offences of cheating and forgery in public recruitment exams – Allegations that another candidate appeared as a “dummy candidate” in place of accused, attendance sheet was tampered with and photograph of another person was affixed to original admit card of accused – Actions of accused potentially affected thousands of candidates who appeared for exam with honest intentions – Factors considered by High Court while granting bail , like lack of criminal antecedents of accused and length of their custody, though are valid criteria , Court should not lose sight of primary offence and its effect on society- Acts allegedly committed by accused can erode faith of the people in public administration and executive – Order granting bail, was set aside
S.B. Cri. Misc. Bail Application Nos.3348/2024 and 4789/2024 dt. 08.05.2024 (Raj)-ReversedAIROnline 2023 SC 1234-FollowedAIR 2020 SC 670-Followed(Paras910111213)
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