Mohd. Aleem Khan v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Deptt. of Home Lko. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench (Pankaj Bhatia, J., 21.9.2024) allows Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 10063 of 2024 of Mohd. Aleem Khan in FIR No. 77 of 2023, P.S. Katka, District Ambedkar Nagar, involving charges of kidnapping/enticement of a minor (Ss. 363, 366, 376 IPC), child sexual offences (Ss. 3/4 POCSO Act) and atrocities offence (S. 3(2)(V) SC/ST Act). Bail granted because the victim's Ss. 161/164 Cr.P.C. statements contradicted the FIR and the medical report showed no corroboration of wrongdoing; sureties of Rs. 20,000/- each with standard conditions.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Mohd. Aleem Khan enlarged on bail in FIR No. 77 of 2023 on furnishing personal bonds and two reliable sureties of Rs.20,000/- each to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to conditions: (a) to attend hearings; (b) not to commit any similar offence; (c) not to induce, threaten or promise any person acquainted with the facts so as to dissuade disclosure or tamper with evidence.