Chhotey Lal v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted on parity, Allahabad HC, Justice Krishan Pahal, order dt. 17.7.2025, Crl. Misc. Bail Appln. No.14650 of 2025; applicant Chhotey Lal; Case Crime No.875 of 2024, Ss.80(2), 85, 352, 351(3) B.N.S. + S.3/4 D.P. Act, P.S. Chiluatal, Distt. Gorakhpur; parity with co-accused Kaushilya Devi (bailed 7.7.2025 in Bail Appln. No.20719 of 2025); no criminal history; in jail since 27.11.2024; personal bond + two sureties; cites Nanha S/o Nabhan Kha 1993 Crl.L.J. 938, Paras Ram Vishnoi MANU/SCOR/22410/2021, Satender Kumar Antil 2022 SCC OnLine SC 825.
What did the court decide?
Bail application allowed on the ground of parity; applicant Chhotey Lal to be released on bail on furnishing a personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount (to be verified), subject to conditions of not tampering with evidence, not pressurising/intimidating prosecution witnesses, and appearing before the trial court on dates fixed.