Brijmohan Maddheshiya v. State of U.P.and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail allowed (neutral citation 2023:AHC:236974, decided 14.12.2023) in Case Crime No. 242 of 2023, Sections 376/376D IPC and Section 3/4 POCSO Act, P.S. Tarkulwa, District Deoria; victim's age disputed (school record about 14 years vs CMO radiological age about 18 years); material contradictions in Section 161 and Section 164 Cr.P.C. statements; alleged obscene videos not recovered; no previous criminal history; in jail since 19.8.2023; release on personal bond and two sureties with conditions; observations confined to bail, no opinion on merits.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Brijmohan Maddheshiya 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: (i) appearance before the trial court on fixed dates unless exempted; (ii) no inducement, threat or promise to dissuade any person from disclosing facts or tampering with evidence; (iii) no criminal or anti-social activity; breach entitles the prosecution to seek cancellation before this Court. Observations limited to bail disposal and of no bearing on trial merits.