Parity in bail applications can secure release when a similarly placed co-accused has already been granted bail.

Parity in bail can justify release where a co-accused with an identical role has already been granted bail. The applicant, accused in serious IPC offences and in custody since 22.03.2013, relied on the earlier bail order in favour of a similarly placed co-accused. Although bail was opposed on the basis of criminal history, the HC accepted the parity plea and found that a case for bail was made out. Bail was granted to the applicant on that ground.

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Issues: Whether the applicant was entitled to bail on the ground of parity with a similarly placed co-accused.

Analysis: The applicant was ed in serious offences under the Indian Penal Code and had remained in custody since 22.03.2013. Bail was opposed on the basis of criminal history, but the applicant relied on the earlier bail order passed in favour of a co-accused whose role was stated to be identical. On consideration of the rival submissions, the Court accepted the parity plea and found that the applicant had made out a case for bail.

Conclusion: Bail was granted to the applicant on the ground of parity.

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