Sarju Chauhan v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko.
Case brief
What is this about?
CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No. 17 of 2024, Sarju Chauhan v. State of U.P., High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench (Court No. 12), Pankaj Bhatia J., order dated 2.4.2024, neutral citation 2024:AHC-LKO:27087. Bail granted under Sections 2(b)(i)/3, U.P. Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 in Case Crime/FIR No. 406 of 2023, PS Ishanagar, District Lakhimpur Kheri, solely on the ground of parity: co-accused Ashif Khan, Meerajul @ Meraj and Jaypal Rastogi already bailed (orders 5.1.2024, 6.11.2023, 1.11.2023) and applicant already on bail in the three gang-chart cases; custody since 1.9.2023; counsel Janendra Kumar Verma for applicant, G.A. for State.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Sarju Chauhan to be released on bail in Case Crime/FIR No. 406 of 2023 under Sections 2(b)(i)/3, U.P. Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, PS Ishanagar, District Lakhimpur Kheri, on furnishing a personal bond with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to conditions: (a) bond 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.