Dayanand Paswan v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
In a bail application for offences under the Uttar Pradesh Excise Act and IPC, the High Court observed that parity existed with a co-accused who had been granted bail. Finding prima facie satisfaction regarding the reformative theory of punishment without expressing an opinion on the merits, the Court released the applicant on bail subject to standard conditions.
What did the court decide?
Respondent released on bail in Crime No.96 of 2018 subject to personal bond, two sureties, and conditions to not tamper with evidence or indulge in unlawful activities.