Afaque Ahmad and Another v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Deptt. U.P. Lko. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench; Pankaj Bhatia, J.; decided October 8, 2025; Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 590 of 2025; applicants Afaque Ahmad and Baitullah; State of U.P.; FIR No.208 of 2024; Sections 70(1), 70(2), 74, 75, 76 BNS; Sections 5m/6 POCSO Act; P.S. Hanswar, District Ambedkar Nagar; bail granted on parity with six co-accused enlarged on same allegation; no criminal history; custody since 18.9.2024; merits not commented upon; two sureties of Rs.20,000/- each; conditions imposed; trial to be expedited.
What did the court decide?
Applicants Afaque Ahmad and Baitullah to be released on bail in FIR No.208 of 2024 on furnishing personal bond with two sureties of Rs.20,000/- each, subject to conditions (attendance at hearings; commission of no similar offence; no inducement, threat or promise to dissuade witnesses or tamper with evidence); trial court directed to expedite the trial.