Mohammad Mateen v. State of U.P. Thru. Its Addl. Chief Secy. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted; POCSO Sections 5/6 with BNS 296, 65(2), 115(2), 351(3); FIR 319/2024 PS Dubagga Lucknow; sexual assault on minor daughter by informant's husband; finger insertion and inappropriate videos allegation; defence plea of property-dispute motive; victim refused medical examination; custody since 02.10.2024; no criminal history; sureties Rs.20,000/- each; single judge Pankaj Bhatia; decided November 19, 2025.
What did the court decide?
Bail application allowed; applicant Mohammad Mateen to be released on bail in FIR No.319 of 2024 on furnishing a personal bond with two sureties of Rs.20,000/- each, subject to conditions: (a) undertaking to attend hearings; (b) not to commit any similar offence; (c) not to induce, threaten or promise any person acquainted with the facts so as to dissuade disclosure or tamper with evidence. ¶18