Vikas Singh v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted; Article 21 violation from 11+ years pretrial detention; speedy trial; Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench; Pankaj Bhatia J.; CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No. 4866 of 2025; decided October 10, 2025; applicant Vikas Singh vs State of U.P.; ST No. 527 of 2026; FIR/Case Crime No. 512 of 2015; PS Kotwali Nagar, District Pratapgarh; sections 147, 148, 149, 302, 307, 308, 452, 506, 120-B IPC; Section 7 Criminal Law Amendment Act; custody since 14.07.2014; co-accused enlarged on bail; one witness examined, cross-examination closed; personal bond with two sureties; conditions against tampering and similar offences.
What did the court decide?
Bail application allowed; applicant Vikas Singh to be released on bail in FIR/Case Crime No.512 of 2015 on furnishing a personal bond and two reliable sureties each of the like amount, subject to conditions of attending hearings, committing no similar offence, and not inducing, threatening or promising any person acquainted with the facts so as to dissuade disclosure or tamper with evidence.