Ravendra @ Ravindra Kumar v. State of U.P. Thru. Addl. Chief Secy. Home Deptt. Lko and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail ALLOWED; CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No. 11557 of 2024; Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench; Pankaj Bhatia, J.; decided 28.10.2025. FIR No. 290 of 2024, P.S. Khiron, District Raebareli; S.376 IPC & S.3/4 POCSO Act; complaint via S.156(3) Cr.P.C.; victim aged about 15 years; incident initially dated 20.03.2024, consistent FIR and S.161 Cr.P.C. statements, but victim changed date to 20.04.2024 during trial; discrepancy in statements weighed for bail; applicant in custody since 31.08.2024; no criminal antecedents; personal bond with two sureties of Rs.20,000/- each; conditions against repeat offence, inducement/threat and evidence tampering. No precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Ravendra @ Ravindra Kumar to be released on bail in FIR No. 290 of 2024 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 to commit any similar offence; (c) not to directly or indirectly induce, threaten or promise any person acquainted with the facts so as to dissuade disclosure or tamper with evidence.