Gyanendra Kumar v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko.
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 2612 of 2025, decided November 13, 2025 by Pankaj Bhatia, J. Bail granted to applicant Gyanendra Kumar in FIR No.07 of 2025 under Section 64(1), 115(2), 351(2) BNS, P.S. Malihabad, District Lucknow (offence alleged on the informant's wife; discrepancy between FIR location and victim's statement placing it outside the home; victim's age ~28 years uncorroborated by medical record; applicant in custody since 14.01.2025; one minor criminal history case). Release ordered on personal bond with two sureties of Rs.20,000/each with standard conditions. Learned AGA opposed; no precedent cited.
What did the court decide?
Release of the applicant Gyanendra Kumar on bail in FIR No.07 of 2025 on furnishing a personal bond with two sureties of Rs.20,000/each to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to conditions: (a) execution of a bond to undertake attendance at hearings; (b) abstention from committing any similar offence; and (c) no inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade disclosure, nor tampering with evidence.