Somil Saroj v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Secy. Lko. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench (Neutral Citation 2025:AHC-LKO:28474); Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 4172 of 2025; Somil Saroj v. State of U.P. and 3 Others; Subhash Vidyarthi, J.; Order dated 15.5.2025; bail granted in POCSO matter (Section 5J(II)/6) with IPC Sections 363 (kidnapping), 366 (enticement), 376 (rape), 504, 507; victim's consistent voluntary statements before IO, Magistrate and trial court; victim married applicant and was pregnant; no allegation against applicant; declined medical examination; young accused, no criminal history, custody since 17.08.2024; bail with conditions.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Somil Saroj to be released on bail in Case Crime No. 151 of 2024 on furnishing a personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the magistrate/court concerned, subject to conditions: (i) not tamper with prosecution evidence; (ii) not pressurize prosecution witnesses; (iii) appear on each and every date fixed by the trial court unless exempted.