Mohit Singh v. State of U.P. Thru. Its Prin. Secy. Deptt. of Home and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 762 of 2025, decided 29.10.2025 by Pankaj Bhatia, J. Bail allowed under S.137(2), 123, 74, 64(1), 352, 115(2), 351(3) BNS, S.3/4 POCSO Act and S.77 JJ Act, FIR/Case Crime No.477 of 2024, P.S. Tarabganj, Dist. Gonda. Grounds: physical relations over substantial period, no recovery of video, custody since 02.01.2024, no criminal history; victim's tentative age about 17 years. Sureties Rs.20,000/- each with standard bail conditions.
What did the court decide?
Bail application allowed; applicant Mohit Singh to be released on bail in FIR/Case Crime No.477 of 2024 on furnishing a personal bond and two reliable sureties of Rs.20,000/- each, subject to conditions: (a) execute bond to attend hearings; (b) not commit any similar offence; (c) not directly or indirectly induce, threaten or promise any person acquainted with the facts so as to dissuade disclosure to the Court or police, nor tamper with the evidence.