Lakhan Meena v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court bail grant (Section 483 B.N.S.S.) dated 10.2.2025, Vivek Varma J., Lakhan Meena applicant; Case Crime No. 1127 of 2024, P.S. Civil Lines, Moradabad; offences under Sections 319(2), 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2) B.N.S. and Sections 13(2) Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 (examination/impersonation-type allegations — counsel submitted the applicant neither appeared nor attempted to appear as an impersonator; Court did not adjudicate merits). Grounds: no substantive evidence, no criminal history, custody since 27.12.2024 (over one month), no early trial conclusion, no tampering/delay/intimidation apprehension. Personal bond plus two sureties; conditions on evidence, witnesses and attendance; bail-cancellation clause on breach.
What did the court decide?
Bail application allowed: applicant Lakhan Meena to be released on bail in Case Crime No. 1127 of 2024 on furnishing a personal bond and two sureties each of the like amount to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to conditions (non-interference with prosecution evidence, no pressure on prosecution witnesses, attendance on all trial dates); on any breach, the prosecution may move a bail cancellation application before this Court.