Sanjeev Kumar @ Gulab v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Deptt. Home Lko. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail application allowed; Sanjeev Kumar @ Gulab v. State of U.P.; CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No. 10162 of 2024; Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench; Pankaj Bhatia, J.; order dated 24.9.2024; FIR/Case Crime No.122 of 2024; P.S. Rehra Bazaar; District Balrampur; Sections 363, 366, 376 I.P.C.; Section 3/4 POCSO Act; minor victim aged 16 per FIR; missing person report; victim's statements under Sections 180 and 183 B.N.S.S. and Sections 161 and 164 Cr.P.C. not supporting prosecution; marriage at Ayodhya; refusal of medical examination; age determination under Juvenile Justice Act; no criminal antecedents; custody since 14.8.2024; sureties Rs.20,000/- each; bail conditions against tampering and inducement.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Sanjeev Kumar @ Gulab to be released on bail in FIR/Case Crime No.122 of 2024 (Sections 363, 366, 376 I.P.C. and Section 3/4 POCSO Act, P.S. Rehra Bazaar, District Balrampur) on furnishing personal bond and two reliable sureties of Rs.20,000/- each, subject to conditions (a) undertaking to attend hearings, (b) not committing any similar offence, and (c) not inducing, threatening or promising any person acquainted with the facts so as to dissuade disclosure or tamper with evidence.