Raju v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home U.P. Lko. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail allowed; enticement/minor victim; BNS Ss. 137(2), 87, 64, 115(2); POCSO S. 3/4(2); BNSS Ss. 180, 183 statements; inconsistent victim versions (relationship vs denial at trial); medico-legal no force; accused 24 years no criminal history; custody since 06.09.2024; charge-sheet 22.09.2024; Sitapur Kotwali Nagar Crime No. 280/2024; conditions of bail (no tampering, no witness pressure, attendance); 2025:AHC-LKO:30992.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Raju ordered released on bail in Case Crime No. 280 of 2024 on furnishing a personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the Magistrate/Court concerned, subject to: (i) not tampering with prosecution evidence; (ii) not pressurizing prosecution witnesses; (iii) appearing on each and every date fixed by the trial Court unless appearance exempted. ¶21