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Rajasthan Court Frees Jailed Mother, Cites Lack of Intent and Slow Trial
7 Aug
Summary
- Young mother Maria, 32, granted bail after 4 years in jail for alleged double murder
- Court cites her youth, lack of influence, and slow trial progress as reasons for bail
- Maria responsible for caring for her 5-year-old child with no other family support
The Rajasthan High Court's principal seat in Jodhpur has granted bail to Maria, a 32-year-old woman who has been in jail since November 2, 2021, for the alleged murder of her two aunts-in-law in Udaipur on October 27, 2021. The court's decision comes after Maria's previous bail plea was rejected by the trial court in December 2021.
In its ruling, the High Court cited several factors that led to the granting of bail. Firstly, the court recognized that Maria is a young mother responsible for the care of her 5-year-old child, and that keeping her in jail solely based on the seriousness of the charges would be inappropriate. The court also noted Maria's lack of socio-political influence and the absence of any intent or action to obstruct the trial.
Additionally, the court pointed out that the trial was proceeding at a very slow pace, with no likelihood of its early completion. The court stated that in such a situation, holding Maria in custody for an extended period without conviction would amount to a violation of her constitutional right to personal liberty.
Following the High Court's decision, Maria has been granted bail under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which provides for the granting of bail to vulnerable groups such as women, children, and persons who are sick or infirm.
