Mukesh v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted; gang rape allegation; Section-70(1) B.N.S.; Case Crime No. 67 of 2025; P.S. Rakabganj, District Agra; applicant in custody since 21.4.2025; no criminal history; Article 21 mandate; overcrowding of jails; Manish Sisodia reliance; CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No. 19821 of 2025; Hon'ble Siddharth, J.; decided 27.6.2025; Allahabad High Court.
What did the court decide?
Release of applicant Mukesh on bail on furnishing a personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount, subject to conditions: no tampering with evidence or threatening witnesses; undertaking not to seek adjournments when witnesses are present; presence before the Trial Court on each fixed date and specifically at opening of the case, framing of charge and Section 313 Cr.P.C. statement, with defaults punishable under Sections 229-A and 174-A IPC and proceedings upon proclamation under Section 82 Cr.P.C.; breach of conditions a ground for cancellation of bail; sureties to be verified before release order.