Sumit Kumar v. State of U.P. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court bail order dated 25.11.2025 by Dr. Gautam Chowdhary, J. in Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 36318 of 2025 (Sumit Kumar v. State of U.P. and 3 others). Bail allowed under Sections 64, 333, 351(3) BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) and Sections 3/4 POCSO Act; FIR/Crime No. 0269/2025, Police Station Mubarakpur, District Azamgarh; applicant in jail since 24.06.2025; office report dated 24.11.2025 (informant served, absent); defence relied on delayed FIR, victim's Section 183 BNSS statement, consent allegation, and medical examination showing no injuries or sperm; bail granted without comment on merits on personal bond and two local sureties with standard conditions; counsel for applicant: Raghvendra Prakash; counsel for opposite parties: G.A.; digitally signed by Chandra Prakash Sahani.
What did the court decide?
Bail application allowed: applicant Sumit Kumar to be released on bail in Case Crime No. 0269/2025 (Sections 64, 333, 351(3) BNS and Sections 3/4 POCSO Act, PS Mubarakpur, District Azamgarh) on furnishing a personal bond and two local sureties to the satisfaction of the concerned court, with conditions that he will not tamper with prosecution evidence, will not intimidate or threaten witnesses/complainant, will comply with court orders and appear on fixed dates, will not misuse his liberty or engage in criminal activity, and will not induce or threaten any person acquainted with the facts; the trial court is free to cancel bail on breach of any condition.