Amit Kumar @ Chhotu v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench; Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 11920 of 2025; decided December 9, 2025 by Pankaj Bhatia, J.; bail granted to Amit Kumar @ Chhotu in FIR No. 405 of 2025, P.S. Gola, District Kheri, under Sections 137(2), 87, 65(1) BNS and Sections 5L/6 POCSO Act; victim's statements under Sections 180 and 183 BNSS; dispute over victim's age (14 per FIR, 15 per statement); no definite age document; medical did not corroborate allegation; applicant in custody since 25.06.2025 with no criminal antecedents; two sureties of Rs.20,000/- each.
What did the court decide?
Bail granted in FIR No. 405 of 2025: applicant Amit Kumar @ Chhotu to be released 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 committing any similar offence, and (c) not inducing, threatening or promising any person acquainted with the facts so as to dissuade disclosure or tamper with evidence.