Sanju@ Sumit v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail allowed; Sanju @ Sumit; Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 3313 of 2023; Case Crime No. 198 of 2022; Sections 323, 342, 376-D, 506, 120-B IPC; P.S. Lohamandi, District Agra; in custody since 14-12-2022; co-accused Om @ Om Prakash granted bail on 17-3-2023 (Bail Application No. 3180 of 2023); victim's S.164 Cr.P.C. statement - 8 months pregnant, no injuries found; personal bond and two local sureties with heavy amount; five bail conditions including no tampering with evidence and no intimidation of witnesses/complainant; no opinion expressed on merits; trial court free to cancel bail on breach; Allahabad High Court; Dr. Gautam Chowdhary, J.; 24-3-2023.
What did the court decide?
Release on bail in Case Crime No. 198 of 2022 (Ss. 323, 342, 376-D, 506, 120-B IPC, P.S. Lohamandi, Dist. Agra) on furnishing a personal bond and two local sureties with heavy amount to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to five conditions: (1) no tampering with prosecution evidence during inquiry or trial; (2) no intimidation of prosecution witnesses or the victim/complainant; (3) compliance with court orders, appearance on fixed dates without unnecessary delay and honest cooperation in the trial; (4) no misuse of the liberty of bail and no involvement in criminal activity or commission of criminal acts; (5) no inducement, threat or attempt to influence, directly or indirectly, any person acquainted with the facts of the case or police officers so as to deter them from disclosing the facts before the court; the trial court to remain free to cancel the bail in accordance with rules on breach of any condition.