Ashu v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
In a criminal bail application, the High Court released the applicant accused under Sections 392 and 411 IPC on a personal bond with two sureties, citing insufficient evidence and reformative theory of punishment.
What did the court decide?
Released on bail by personal bond with two sureties and complying with specific conditions including appearance, non-tampering with witnesses, and no illegal activities.
What the court decided
Court No. - 23
Case :- CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No. - 7585 of 2018
Applicant :- Ashu Opposite Party :- State Of U.P. Counsel for Applicant :- Ajay Kumar Chaurasia Counsel for Opposite Party :- G.A.
Hon'ble Vivek Kumar Singh,J.
Heard Sri Ajay Kumar Chaurasia, learned counsel for the applicant and Sri Ravi Singh Parihar, learned A.G.A. appearing for the State.
It has been contended by the learned counsel for the applicant that the applicant has been falsely implicated in the present case due to ulterior motive. It is next contended that the applicant is a motorcycle mechanic. It is further submitted that the he was not arrested on spot. Several other submissions in order to demonstrate the falsity of the allegations made against the applicant have also been placed forth before the Court. The circumstances which, according to the counsel, led to the false implication of the accused has also been touched upon at length. It has been assured on behalf of the applicant that he is ready to cooperate with the process of law and shall faithfully make himself available before the court whenever required. It has also been submitted that the applicant is languishing in jail since 16.9.2017. It has been pointed out that the applicant has no criminal history.
Learned A.G.A. opposed the prayer for bail.
Considering the nature of accusation and the severity of punishment in case of conviction and the nature of supporting evidence, reasonable apprehension of tempering of the witnesses and prima facie satisfaction of the Court in support of the charge and reformative theory of punishment the applicant is entitled to be released on bail in this case.
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the applicant is entitled to bail in the criminal matter.
Whether the allegations against the applicant are false and motivated.
What conditions should be imposed for the release of the applicant on bail.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Ashu
- respondent
State Of U.P.
Coram
Vivek Kumar Singh
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Allahabad HC
- Decided on
- · February
- Registered
- Case no.
- BAIL/7585/2018
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