Virendra Kumar v. the State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail allowed; FIR No. 89 of 2025, P.S. Mallawa, District Hardoi; Sections 85 and 80(2) BNS; Sections 3/4 Dowry Prohibition Act; alleged killing of wife for want of dowry; married 2019; cause of death ante mortem hanging per post mortem; applicant is husband; in jail since 21.3.2025; no criminal history; no material linking applicant with offence; personal bond with two sureties of Rs. 20,000/- each; conditions on attendance, similar offences, inducement/tampering; Pankaj Bhatia, J.; Krishna Kumar Singh for applicant; AGA opposed; Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Virendra Kumar to be released on bail in FIR No. 89 of 2025 on furnishing a personal bond with two sureties of Rs.20,000/- each to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to conditions: (a) execution of bond to attend hearings; (b) not committing any similar offence; (c) no direct or indirect inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts so as to dissuade disclosure to the Court or police, and no tampering with evidence.