Nitish v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Uttar Pradesh granted bail to the applicant, Nitish, under the U.P. Gangsters & Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Act 1986. The court held that while statutory conditions were imposed, they were constitutional and necessary. Bail was granted with specific conditions to prevent tampering of evidence or pressure on witnesses.
What did the court decide?
Bail allowed with conditions including no leaving the district without permission, no contact with witnesses, and reporting to local police station.