Andry Javier Graterol Arias v. Customs

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23.04.2025 CRL.M.A. 38540/2024 (for seeking modification of bail condition)

¶1By way of the present application, the applicant seeks modification of bail condition imposed vide order dated 04.05.2020.

¶2The learned counsel for the applicant states that vide order dated

05.11.2024, the applicant herein was granted bail, subject to the condition that he will be released on bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs. 1,00,000/- with two sureties of the like amount, subject to the satisfaction of the learned Trial Court with one of the conditions that the applicant may furnish bail by depositing cash equal to the bail amount. It is stated that the applicant is in judicial custody since about five years. It is stated that the applicant does not know anyone in this country, and is unable to arrange the surety bond. It is stated that the applicant is the sole bread earner of his family, and there is no This is a digitally signed order. one to support his family financially. It is, therefore, requested that the surety amount be reduced to Rs. 50,000/-.

¶3Considering the overall facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is inclined to allow the present application.

¶4Accordingly, the order dated 04.05.2023 is modified to that extent that the applicant will be released on furnishing a bail bond of Rs. 50,000/- with two sureties of the like amount.

¶5In view of the above, the present application stands disposed of.

¶6The order be uploaded on the website forthwith. DR. SWARANA KANTA SHARMA, J APRIL 23, 2025/zp Click here to check corrigendum, if any This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + BAIL APPLN. 2934/2024 ANDRY JAVIER GRATEROL ARIAS .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Mary Vimala Bai, Ms. Aparna Sharma, Advocates versus CUSTOMS .....Respondent Through: Mr. Puneett Singhal, SPP with Mr. Jasender Singh, Advocate CORAM: HON'BLE DR. JUSTICE SWARANA KANTA SHARMA