Sunil Kumar v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home, Lucknow
Case brief
What is this about?
Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 3823 of 2024 (neutral citation 2024:AHC-LKO:27989), Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, decided 05.04.2024 by Pankaj Bhatia, J. Bail allowed under Sections 498A, 304B IPC and Sections 3/4 Dowry Prohibition Act, FIR No.357 of 2023, P.S. Sareni, Rae Bareli. Key points: ante mortem hanging; only ligature mark on postmortem; no specific allegation of dowry harassment soon before death against applicant (brother-in-law of deceased); no criminal history; custody since 15.11.2023; two sureties of Rs.20,000/- each; conditions against evidence tampering.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Sunil Kumar to be released on bail in FIR No.357 of 2023 on furnishing a personal bond with two sureties of Rs.20,000/- each to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to conditions: (a) undertaking to attend hearings; (b) not committing any similar offence; (c) not inducing, threatening or promising any person acquainted with the facts so as to dissuade disclosure or tamper with evidence.