Sheikh Sarfaraz Alam v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted; Allahabad High Court; Neutral Citation 2025:AHC:116287; Court No. 68; CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No. 17009 of 2025; Sheikh Sarfaraz Alam v. State of U.P.; Judge: Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal; Case Crime No. 0435 of 2024; Sections 419, 420, 467, 468, 471 IPC (cheating, forgery, impersonation-related offences); P.S. Chiluatal, District Gorakhpur; applicant was witness to sale deed executed by imposter (per counsel); custody since 09.04.2025; charge-sheet submitted; released on personal bond plus two sureties; standard conditions incl. no tampering/eavesdropping on witnesses, cooperation in trial, no fresh crime; order dated 17.7.2025.
What did the court decide?
Bail granted: the applicant is to be released on furnishing a personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount, to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to conditions — (i) no inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts so as to dissuade disclosure to the Court/police, nor tampering with evidence; (ii) sincere cooperation in trial/investigation without seeking adjournment; (iii) no indulgence in criminal activity after release; (iv) attendance per the conditions of the bond. Breach of any condition shall be ground for cancellation of bail; identity, status and residence proof of the applicant and sureties to be verified by the court concerned before acceptance of bonds.