Vinit v. State of U.P. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail allowed; POCSO Act Sections 5/6; Section 377 IPC; sodomy allegation against seven-year-old victim; medico-legal examination showed no injury on any part of victim's body and did not support FIR allegations; informant and victim had supported FIR in investigation; applicant Vinit in custody since 15.05.2022; no previous criminal history; Case Crime No. 98 of 2022, Police Station Saidnagli, District Amroha; High Court of Judicature at Allahabad; single judge Subhash Vidyarthi, J.; order dated 22.12.2022; release on personal bond and two sureties each in like amount with standard conditions; no observation made on merits; no one appeared to oppose despite notice served on informant.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Vinit to be released on bail in Case Crime No. 98 of 2022 (Sections 377 IPC and 5/6 Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act), Police Station Saidnagli, District Amroha, on furnishing a personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the court below, subject to: (i) not tampering with evidence during trial; (ii) not influencing any witness; (iii) appearing before the trial court on dates fixed unless personal presence is exempted; (iv) not directly or indirectly making inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts so as to dissuade disclosure to the Court or police officer or tamper with evidence; in case of breach, the prosecution may move this Court for cancellation of bail.