Shivam Kori v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Deptt. Lko. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail allowed by Pankaj Bhatia, J. (Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench) on November 7, 2025 in Shivam Kori v. State of U.P., Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. - 349 of 2025. FIR/Case Crime No.0155 of 2024, P.S. Sangipur, District Pratapgarh; offences under sections 137(2), 87, 65(1), 64(2)(M) BNS and section 5L/6 POCSO Act. Key facts: victim aged about 14 as per FIR, tentative age around 17; statement under section 180 BNSS did not support prosecution story; applicant in custody since 5/9/2024; no criminal history. Relief: release on personal bond and two sureties of Rs.20,000/- each with standard conditions. No precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Bail application allowed; applicant Shivam Kori to be released on bail in FIR/Case Crime No.0155 of 2024 on furnishing a personal bond and two reliable sureties of Rs.20,000/- each, subject to the stated conditions.