Rohit v. State of U.P. Thru. Secy. Home Lko. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail allowed; High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench; Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 12539 of 2024; Hon'ble Karunesh Singh Pawar, J.; decided September 12, 2025; accused Rohit; State of U.P.; Case Crime No. 314 of 2024; P.S. Sadarpur, District Sitapur; Sections 140(1), 352, 351(3), 65(1), 127(4) BNS; Sections 3/4(2) POCSO Act; forcible enticement of minor girl (about 14 years); victim statement under Section 180 BNSS (no rape) versus Section 183 BNSS (rape alleged, improvement); radiological age 16-17 years; F.I.R. delay of 15 days; lack of corroborative medico-legal evidence; in jail since 02.10.2024; no criminal history; bail conditions; Section 229-A IPC / Section 269 BNS; proclamation Section 82 Cr.P.C. / Section 84 BNSS; Section 174-A IPC / Section 209 BNS; counsel Narendra Gupta, Anurag Singh; complainant absent despite notice.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Rohit ordered released on bail in Case Crime No. 314 of 2024 on furnishing a personal bond and two reliable sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial court, subject to the six conditions set out in paras 23-30 (anti-tampering, non-intimidation of witnesses, no inducement/threat/promise, undertaking against seeking adjournments on evidence dates, presence on each fixed date failing which action under Section 229-A IPC/Section 269 BNS, and misuse triggering Section 82 Cr.P.C./Section 84 BNSS proclamation with Section 174-A IPC/Section 209 BNS proceedings on default).