Deepak Patel v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted — Deepak Patel — Case Crime No. 260 of 2021, Sections 498A, 323, 504, 306 I.P.C., P.S. Lohata, District Varanasi — abetment of suicide of wife (Section 306 I.P.C.) — husband of deceased — applicant inebriate allegation versus illness (thyroid) defence — no ingredients of Section 306 I.P.C. contended — custody since 16.10.2021, no criminal history — no opinion expressed on merits — personal bond and two heavy local sureties — conditions A–E imposed — High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Dr. Gautam Chowdhary, J. — Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 7386 of 2022 — Order Date 27.2.2023.
What did the court decide?
Release of applicant Deepak Patel on bail on furnishing a personal bond and two heavy local sureties each of the like amount to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to conditions: (A) not tamper with evidence during trial; (B) not pressurize/intimidate prosecution witnesses; (C) appear before the trial court on dates fixed unless exempted; (D) not commit a similar offence; (E) not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts so as to dissuade disclosure; in case of breach, the trial court shall be at liberty to cancel the bail in accordance with law.