Gaurav Kumar v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted — Gaurav Kumar v. State of U.P., Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 27567 of 2025 (Allahabad HC, Dr. Gautam Chowdhary, J., 16.10.2025) — Case Crime No. 332/2025, Ss. 70(1)/115(2)/351(3) BNS, P.S. Nigohi, Distt. Shahjahanpur — applicant not named in FIR, name emerged from complainant's statement — no allegation against applicant in complainant's Ss. 180/183 BNSS statements, role attributed to co-accused Golu — in custody since 30.06.2025 — nature of evidence, no concrete opposing material, no likelihood of tampering — release on personal bond and two local sureties — conditions imposed — trial court free to cancel bail on breach — no observation on merits.
What did the court decide?
Bail granted: applicant to be released on furnishing a personal bond and two local sureties to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to conditions — (i) no tampering with prosecution evidence during investigation or trial; (ii) no intimidation of prosecution witnesses or the complainant; (iii) compliance with court orders, regular attendance on fixed dates without unnecessary adjournments and sincere cooperation in trial; (iv) no misuse of liberty and no involvement in criminal activity; (v) no inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts or to police officers; the trial court remains free to cancel bail on breach of any condition.