Govinda v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
In a bail application involving the U.P. Gangster Act, the High Court released the applicant by special order valid only until courts resume normal functioning, pending the restoration of regular court operations.
What did the court decide?
Bail granted subject to conditions, effective only until normal court functioning is restored, with sureties required within a month thereafter.
What the court decided
Court No. - 70
Case :- CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No. - 14548 of 2020
Applicant :- Govinda Opposite Party :- State of U.P. Counsel for Applicant :- Istiyaq Ali,Birendra Kumar Mishra
Counsel for Opposite Party :- G.A.
Hon'ble Siddharth,J.
In view of the guidelines laid down by this Court, the urgent bail applications have been directed to be heard through Video Conferencing.
Heard learned counsel for the applicant and learned AGA through Video Conferencing.
Order on Criminal Misc. Exemption Application
This exemption application is allowed.
Order on Criminal Misc. Bail Application
The instant bail application has been filed on behalf of the applicant, Govinda, with a prayer to release him on bail in Case Crime No.31 of 2020, under Sections 2/3 U.P. Gangsters and Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, Police Station Rakabganj, District- Agra, during pendency of trial.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the applicant should be released on bail in the criminal case under the U.P. Gangster Act.
What conditions should be imposed on the applicant's bail given the current lack of normal court functioning.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Govinda
- respondent
State of U.P.
Coram
Siddharth
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Allahabad HC
- Decided on
- · June
- Registered
- Case no.
- BAIL/14548/2020
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