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In the wake of unprecedented and uncertain situation due to outbreak of the Novel Corona virus (COVID-19) and considering the advisories issued by the Government of India, this application has been heard and decided through video conferencing to maintain social distancing. The parties are being represented by the respective counsels through video conferencing, following the norms of social distancing/ physical distancing in letter and spirit.

Applicant is arrested by Police Station Maharajpura district Gwalior M.P, in connection with Crime No.459 of 2019 registered in THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH MCRC.16046.2020.

(Abhishek Parmar Vs. State of M.P. ) conspiracy by the applicant with his mother and others. But they fairly submit that investigation is over and the charge sheet has been filed, therefore, there is no further requirement of custodial interrogation of the applicant. They further submit that if the applicant is ready to furnish bank surety safeguarding the interest of complainant, then only, bail application of the applicant can be considered.

Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that investigation in the matter is over and the charge sheet has been filed and the applicant is ready to furnish adequate bank security for safeguarding the interest of complainant and alarming situation of Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19), this Court deems it appropriate to allow this application for grant of bail taking into consideration the directions issued by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of IN RE :

CONTAGION OF COVID 19 VIRUS IN PRISONS in SUO MOTU W.P. (C) No.1/2020 and directions have been issued to all the States to constitute a High Level Committee to consider the release of prisoners in order to decongest the prisons. The Supreme Court has observed as under :-
"The issue of overcrowding of prisons is a matter of serious concern particularly in the present context of the pandemic of Corona Virus (COVID - 19). Having regard to the provisions of Article 21 of the Constitution of India, it has become imperative to ensure that the spread of the Corona Virus within the prisons is controlled. We direct that each State/Union Territory shall constitute a High Powered Committee comprising of (i) Chairman of the State Legal Services Committee, (ii) the Principal Secretary (Home/Prison) by whatever designation is known as, (ii) Director General of Prison(s), to determine which class of prisoners can be released on parole or an interim bail for such period as may be thought appropriate. For THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH MCRC.16046.2020.
2121PM20202, IFSC Code: SBIN0000691, SWIFT Code :
SBININBB104, Name of Bank & Branch : State Bank of India, New Delhi Main Branch within seven working days from the date of release. The applicant shall submit written undertaking that he will abide by all terms and conditions of the different circulars, orders as well as guidelines issued by the Central Government, State Government as well as Local Administration for maintaining social distancing, hygiene etc to avoid Novel Corona Virus (COVID -19) pandemic and he will have to install Arogya Setu App, if not already installed.