Yunus v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted — abduction of minor girl; Sections 363, 366, 504, 506, 120-B IPC; Section 164 Cr.P.C. statement of prosecutrix; marriage of complainant's daughter; applicant implicated as brother of the person who performed the marriage; custody since 08.12.2019; no criminal history; delay in trial due to heavy dockets; A.G.A. opposition; bail conditions (no tampering, cooperation, no fresh crime); cancellation on breach; Police Station Chiluatal, District Gorakhpur; Allahabad High Court, 2020.
What did the court decide?
Bail application allowed; applicant Yunus to be released on bail on furnishing a personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to conditions: (1) not to tamper with prosecution evidence or intimidate/pressurize witnesses during trial; (2) to cooperate in the trial sincerely without seeking adjournments; (3) not to indulge in any criminal activity after release. On breach of any condition, the prosecution may move for cancellation of bail. Identity, status and residence proof of the applicant and sureties to be verified by the court concerned before bonds are accepted.