Gendi @ Gedan v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
The court allowed bail in a murder case where the applicant, not initially named in the FIR, was alleged to have committed the crime based on a delayed affidavit by the complainant. Despite the gravity of the charge, the court noted lack of independent witnesses, no physical evidence, and the applicant's clean criminal record, finding it a fit case for bail.
What did the court decide?
Release on bail by furnishing personal bond and two sureties, probation of sentence subject to conditions ensuring no tampering with evidence, intimidation of witnesses, or commission of further offen