Amit Kumar @ Chhotu v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail application (CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No. 11920 of 2025) before Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, decided 09.12.2025 by Justice Pankaj Bhatia; applicant Amit Kumar @ Chhotu; FIR No.405 of 2025, P.S. Gola, District Kheri; offences under Section 137(2), 87, 65(1) BNS and Section 5L/6 POCSO Act; enticement of minor girl aged 14/15; trip to Lucknow; victim statements under Section 180 BNSS and Section 183 BNSS; absence of definite proof of victim's exact age; medical examination not corroborating allegation; custody since 25.06.2025; no criminal antecedents; bail allowed with personal bond and two sureties of Rs.20,000/- each plus standard conditions.
What did the court decide?
Bail application allowed; applicant Amit Kumar @ Chhotu to be released on bail in FIR No.405 of 2025 on furnishing a personal bond with two sureties of Rs.20,000/- each to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to conditions that he shall attend hearings, commit no similar offence, and make no inducement, threat or promise to dissuade any person acquainted with the facts or tamper with the evidence.