Mukesh Kumar v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Pankaj Bhatia, J., 15.10.2025 — Crl. Misc. Bail Application No.392 of 2025, Mukesh Kumar v. State of U.P. — Second bail application; FIR No.475 of 2023, P.S. Haidergarh, Barabanki, Ss.363/366/376 IPC & Ss.3/4 POCSO Act — first application dismissed as not pressed 27.09.2024 — victim hostile during trial — custody since 31.12.2023, no criminal antecedents — bail allowed with two sureties of Rs.20,000/each and standard conditions.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Mukesh Kumar to be released on bail in FIR No.475 of 2023 on furnishing a personal bond with two sureties of Rs.20,000/each to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to conditions: (a) execute a bond undertaking to attend hearings; (b) not commit any similar offence; (c) not directly or indirectly induce, threaten or promise any person acquainted with the facts so as to dissuade disclosure, nor tamper with the evidence.