Ram Lotan v. State of U.P. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail allowed - Allahabad High Court, Justice Krishan Pahal, 29.7.2025; applicant Ram Lotan; Case Crime No. 44 of 2025, Sections 351(3) B.N.S. and 5(G)/6 POCSO Act, P.S. Harraiya, District Basti; unnatural offence by co-accused Beetal on informant's son (13.02.2025); FIR delayed about three days, no explanation, no time of offence; applicant not named in FIR, named later via victim statement under Section 183 BNSS (alleged tutored); no medical corroboration; no criminal antecedents; custody since 18.03.2025; personal bond and two sureties each in like amount; conditions - no tampering, no witness intimidation, appearance on trial dates; observations not to affect trial Judge; Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 19140 of 2025.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Ram Lotan to be released on bail in Case Crime No. 44 of 2025 (Sections 351(3) B.N.S. and 5(G)/6 POCSO Act, P.S. Harraiya, District Basti) 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 issuance of the release order, subject to conditions: (i) no tampering with evidence during trial; (ii) no pressurizing/intimidating prosecution witnesses; (iii) appearance before the trial court on dates fixed; breach of any condition to be a ground for cancellation of bail.