Govind Kumar Mahto v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted; Allahabad High Court; CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No. 1630 of 2025; applicant Govind Kumar Mahto vs State of U.P.; Case Crime No. 140 of 2024; Sections 304, 317(2), 317(4), 317(5) BNS; P.S. Shaktinagar, District Sonbhadra; parity with co-accused Kundan Kumar Mahto, Arjun Mandal, Goga Noniya; custody since 27.10.2024; Satendra Kumar Antil v. CBI, SLP(Crl.) 5191/2021 relied on; Deepak Verma, J.; order date 24.3.2025; conditions: no tampering with evidence, no adjournments, no criminal activity; breach ground for cancellation.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Govind Kumar Mahto to be released on bail on furnishing a personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the court concerned (sureties to be verified before release order), subject to conditions: (i) not to tamper with prosecution evidence by intimidating/pressurizing witnesses during investigation or trial; (ii) to cooperate in the trial sincerely without seeking adjournment; (iii) not to indulge in any criminal activity after release; breach of any condition to be a ground for cancellation of bail.