Manjesh Kumar v. State of U.P. Thru. Addl. Chief Secy. Home Lo. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 1510 of 2025, decided October 29, 2025 by Pankaj Bhatia, J.: bail allowed to Manjesh Kumar in FIR/Case Crime No. 351 of 2024 (Ss. 65(1), 74, 351(3) BNS; S. 4(2) POCSO Act), P.S. Behta Mujavar, District Unnao. Grounds: inconsistencies between FIR and S. 183 BNSS statement (rape alleged only subsequently), medical report not corroborating the allegations, custody since 12.12.2024, no criminal history. Sureties of Rs. 20,000/- each with standard bail conditions.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Manjesh Kumar to be released on bail in FIR/Case Crime No. 351 of 2024 on furnishing a personal bond and two reliable 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 directly or indirectly making any inducement, threat or promise to dissuade disclosure of facts or tamper with evidence.