Gaurav Alias Gaurav Sharma v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Deptt. Lucknow
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Bail application allowed. CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No. 5948 of 2024, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench (Court No. 12), decided 16.7.2024 by Hon'ble Pankaj Bhatia, J. Gaurav Alias Gaurav Sharma v. State of U.P.; Case Crime No.159 of 2024, P.S. Pali, District Hardoi; offences under sections 376, 354, 452, 506 IPC. Grounds: huge variance between victim's statements under section 161 Cr.P.C. and section 164 Cr.P.C.; rape allegation made for the first time in the s.164 statement with no corroborating material; medical examination of 16.04.2024 showed external injury only, no internal injuries corroborated; victim's tentative age 19 years; applicant in custody since 29.04.2024; no criminal history. Released on personal bond and two sureties of Rs.20,000/- each with standard conditions (attend hearings; no similar offence; no inducement/threat/promise or tampering with evidence).