Abhishek Mishra v. State of U.P. Thru. Secy. Home Lko. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench — Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 49 of 2025, decided 14.10.2025 by Pankaj Bhatia, J.: bail allowed to accused Abhishek Mishra in FIR No. 381/2024 (P.S. Krishna Nagar, Lucknow) invoking BNS Sections 64(2)m, 65(1), 308(5), 351(3), 352, 317(2), IT Act Sections 66, 66C, 66D and POCSO Section 5L/6; minor victim (stated age 17) admitted emotional attachment and physical relations; alleged video-threat to pay Rs. 7 lakh loan; applicant had no criminal antecedents and was in custody since 24.09.2024; release ordered on personal bond and two sureties of Rs. 20,000/- each with standard bail conditions. No precedent relied upon.
What did the court decide?
Bail application allowed; applicant Abhishek Mishra to be released on bail in FIR No. 381 of 2024 on furnishing personal bond and two reliable sureties of Rs. 20,000/- each, subject to conditions (a) attending hearings, (b) not committing similar offences, and (c) not inducing/threatening witnesses or tampering with evidence.