Suraj v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Deptt. Lko and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Suraj v. State of U.P.; Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 451 of 2025; Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench; Karunesh Singh Pawar, J.; bail granted; Case Crime No. 211 of 2024; sections 376-D IPC, 5(J)(2)/6 POCSO Act, 3(2)(5) SC/ST Act; P.S. Makhi, district Unnao; love relationship on pretext of marriage; victim pregnant, 33 weeks fetus; statements under section 180 BNSS and section 183 BNSS; radiological age 18 years; co-accused parity Ankit Kumar, Bail No. 11855 of 2024, order dated 12.8.2025; in custody since 14.8.2024; charge sheet filed; no child born, no DNA test; bail conditions; Section 229-A IPC (now 269 BNS); Section 82 Cr.P.C. (now 84 BNSS); Section 174-A IPC (now 209 BNS); decided September 1, 2025.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Suraj to be released on bail 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 tampering with evidence; (ii) no pressurising/intimidating prosecution witnesses; (iii) no inducement, threat or promise to dissuade any person acquainted with the facts; (iv) undertaking not to seek adjournment when witnesses are present, default treatable as abuse of liberty of bail; (v) presence before the trial court on each date fixed personally or through counsel, failing which proceedings may follow; (vi) if bail is misused and proclamation under Section 82 Cr.P.C. (now 84 BNSS) is issued and he fails to appear, proceedings under Section 174-A I.P.C. (now 209 BNS).