Sandeep Kumar v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Sandeep Kumar bail application granted; Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench; Pankaj Bhatia J.; order dated 2.7.2024; FIR/Case Crime No. 281 of 2023, P.S. Kasimpur, District Hardoi; Sections 363, 366, 376(3), 506 IPC; Section 3/4 POCSO Act; enticement/kidnapping of grand daughter; missing person report; victim's Section 161 Cr.P.C. statement supporting accused, alleged marriage; tentative age around 18 years; age ascertainment under Juvenile Justice Act at trial; no criminal history; in custody since 18.7.2023; personal bond and two sureties of Rs.20,000/- each; conditions against tampering and inducement.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Sandeep Kumar to be released on bail in FIR/Case Crime No. 281 of 2023 under Sections 363, 366, 376(3), 506 IPC and Section 3/4 of the POCSO Act, P.S. Kasimpur, District Hardoi, on furnishing a 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; (c) not directly or indirectly inducing, threatening or promising any person acquainted with the facts so as to dissuade disclosure to the Court or police, or tampering with evidence.