Arup Thakur v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted on parity; Allahabad High Court; Justice Krishan Pahal; order dated 20.2.2025; applicant Arup Thakur; co-accused Hari Singh bailed in Crl.M.B.A. No. 42527 of 2024 (17.12.2024); FIR No. 118/2021, PS Sigra, Varanasi; Sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 471 IPC; in jail since 20.07.2024; no criminal history; authorities relied on: 1993 CriLJ 938 (U.P. State), MANU/SCOR/22410/2021 (Supreme Court, CBI matter), Satish Kumar Avantil v. CBI, 2022 INSC 690; conditions include appearance for framing of charge and statement under S.313 CrPC / S.351 BNSS; cancellation of bail on breach of conditions.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Arup Thakur to be released on bail on furnishing a personal bond and two sureties of the like amount to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to the conditions stated in the order (including appearance before the trial court on fixed dates and verification of identity/status/residence before release).