Mahendra v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted under Sections 2/3 U.P. Gangster and Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Act; Case Crime No. 304 of 2025, Police Station Mahavan, District Mathura; applicant Mahendra already on bail in both base cases invoking the Gangster Act; no prior criminal history apart from the two base cases; in jail since 07.11.2025; A.G.A. could not dispute the facts; bail on personal bond and two sureties each in like amount with four conditions and cancellation-on-breach clause; release via downloaded copy with 15-day certified-copy undertaking; transmission of release order through BOMS; copy of order to applicant via Jail Superintendent per Supreme Court order in Policy Strategy for Grant of Bail, In Re: Suo Motu Writ Petition (Crl.) No. 4 of 2021, (2024) 10 SCC 685; High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Court No. 69, decided December 10, 2025.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Mahendra to be released on bail during trial on furnishing a personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount, to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to conditions: (i) no inducement, threat or promise to dissuade disclosure or tamper with evidence; (ii) sincere cooperation in trial/investigation without seeking adjournment; (iii) no indulgence in criminal activity after release; (iv) attendance per bond conditions. Breach of any condition is a ground for cancellation of bail. Identity, status and residence proof of applicant and sureties to be verified before bonds are accepted. Release permitted on the basis of a downloaded copy of the order verified by counsel, with undertaking to file the certified copy within 15 days. Trial court directed to send the release order to the jail through BOMS; Office directed to send a copy of the order to the applicant through the Jail Superintendent in compliance with the Apex Court order in Policy Strategy for Grant of Bail, In Re: Suo Motu Writ Petition (Crl.) No. 4 of 2021, (2024) 10 SCC 685.