Sumit Kumar v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Sumit Kumar v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. and 3 others; High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench; Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. - 12886 of 2024; decided October 30, 2025 by Pankaj Bhatia, J.; bail allowed in FIR No. 21 of 2024, P.S. Cyber Crime Police Thana, District Kheri; offences under Sections 64, 79, 318(4), 319(2), 351(4) BNS, Section 66(D)/67B IT Act and Sections 3/4 and 11/12 POCSO Act; victim aged about 17 years; statements under Sections 180 and 183 BNSS regarding meeting applicant over Instagram 7 to 8 months earlier; applicant in jail since 15.10.2024; no criminal history; informant absent despite notice; release on personal bond with two sureties of Rs.20,000/- each; conditions (a)-(c) imposed.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Sumit Kumar to be released on bail in FIR No. 21 of 2024 on furnishing a personal bond with two sureties of Rs.20,000/- each, subject to conditions: (a) undertaking to attend hearings; (b) not to commit any similar offence; (c) not to directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts so as to dissuade disclosure or tamper with evidence.