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1. Setting aside of bail order under Section 482 Cr. P.C. 2. Non-production of accused before the Magistrate. 3. Allegation of suppression of facts by the respondent. 4. Legal requirements for remand and bail applications. 5. Duty of the petitioner in court proceedings. Analysis: Issue 1: Setting aside of bail order under Section 482 Cr. P.C. The petition sought to set aside the bail order granted to the respondent under Section 9(1)(a) of the Central Excises and Salt Act, 1944. The respondent was arrested and remanded to judicial custody, following which an application for further remand was made. However, the Magistrate granted bail to the respondent without producing him in court, leading to the petitioner's contention that the bail order should be set aside due to alleged suppression of facts by the respondent. Issue 2: Non-production of accused before the Magistrate The petitioner argued that the Magistrate erred in granting bail without the accused being produced in court. However, legal precedents cited by the court established that personal presence of the accused before the Magistrate is not a strict requirement for remand or bail applications. The court highlighted that the Magistrate can act based on the circumstances, and it was within his discretion to deal with the remand application and bail application simultaneously. Issue 3: Allegation of suppression of facts by the respondent The petitioner alleged that the respondent suppressed crucial information, such as the dismissal of an earlier bail application and the pendency of another bail application. The court noted that while it was desirable for the accused to disclose such details, the failure to do so did not amount to fraud on the court. The court emphasized the petitioner's duty to ensure proper representation in court proceedings, including being aware of the case history and pending applications. Issue 4: Legal requirements for remand and bail applications The court clarified that the Magistrate had the authority to consider both the remand and bail applications simultaneously, without the need for separate notices or adjournments. It was deemed acceptable for the accused to move a bail application even if previous applications were pending. The court emphasized the importance of timely and comprehensive representation in court proceedings to address all relevant aspects of the case. Issue 5: Duty of the petitioner in court proceedings The court highlighted the petitioner's responsibility to ensure proper representation and disclosure of relevant case details during court hearings. While the accused's failure to disclose certain facts was noted, it did not invalidate the bail order. The court emphasized that the cancellation of bail was not warranted unless the accused abused the concession, which was not the case here. Ultimately, the petition seeking to set aside the bail order was dismissed by the court.
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