Naseem v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench, Court No. 15), Subhash Vidyarthi J., 1.4.2025 (neutral citation 2025:AHC-LKO:18118): bail allowed to Naseem (22, no criminal history) in Case Crime No. 223/2024, P.S. Mall, Lucknow (Sections 69, 115(2) BNS 2023; Section 3/5 U.P. Prohibition to Unlawful Conversion Act 2021) despite FIR alleging abduction, beating and rape; Magistrate-recorded victim statement under S. 183 B.N.S.S. indicated mutual, consensual relations and intent to marry (with an allegation of a request to change religion); medico-legal report showed no injury or force; custody since 11.07.2024; charge sheet dated 04.09.2024; release on personal bond plus two sureties with standard conditions.
What did the court decide?
Release of the applicant Naseem on bail in Case Crime No. 223/2024 on furnishing a personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the magistrate/court concerned, subject to conditions: (i) not to tamper with prosecution evidence; (ii) not to pressurize the prosecution witnesses; (iii) to appear on each and every date fixed by the trial court.