Gujarat High Court grants bail to murder accused over ‘Marwari man’ identity gap
The man accused of murdering Karshan Maheshwari in January, Chimnaram Marvadi, was granted bail by the Gujarat High Court on Friday. The High Court found no evidence to connect Marvadi to the "Marwari man" referred to in Maheshwari's dying declaration, who was allegedly doused with diesel and set on fire following a neighbourhood feud.
The court noted contradictions in the prosecution's case and the lack of evidence linking Marvadi to the crime. Marvadi had been in custody since January 25, and the investigation was deemed complete. The court emphasized the constitutional guarantee of personal liberty and the principle that "bail is a rule and jail is an exception."
Marvadi was released on a personal bond of Rs 25,000 with one surety and must appear at the police station once a month for six months.
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