Ravinder Pal Singh Vs. State

the case discussed the effect of joint trial of offences on the sureties for the bail under section 219 of the criminal procedure code, 1973 - it was found that the accused had committed three offences within a span of one year - these offences were tried together in one trial - hence, in this view, it was held that the accused could be released on bail on one surety rather than three sureties - sat pal, j.(1) the learned counsel for the petitioner has referred to section 219 of the criminal procedure code and submits that since all the offences are alleged to have been committed within one year, the accused should be charged with and tried at one trial. he, thereforee, submits that instead of furnishing 3 sureties the accused should be directed to furnish one surety. i have heard the learned counsel for the parties and i order that the accused be released on bail on furnishing personal bonds in the sum of rs. 5000.00 in each cash with one surety of rs. 5000.00 for all three cases. with this order the petition stands of. the petitioners, who is in jail may be informed accordingly