Ranjeet @ Sonu v. State of U.P. Thru. Secy. Home Lko. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted; Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, Court No. 12; Judge: Pankaj Bhatia, J.; decision dated November 6, 2025; Applicant: Ranjeet @ Sonu vs State of U.P. and others; Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 2379 of 2025; FIR No. 356 of 2024, P.S. Dalmau, District Raebareli; offences under Sections 64(1), 115(2) of BNS and Section 3/4 of POCSO Act; grounds: FIR showed two-year love affair, statements under Sections 180 and 183 BNS admitted physical relations, medical report did not corroborate force, no criminal antecedents, custody since 08.12.2024, complainant absent despite notice; relief: release on personal bond and two reliable sureties of Rs.20,000/- each with standard conditions; no precedent cited.
What did the court decide?
Release of applicant Ranjeet @ Sonu on bail in FIR No. 356 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 that he shall attend hearings, commit no similar offence, and make no direct or indirect inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade disclosure to the Court or police, nor tamper with the evidence.