Raheesh Ali v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko.
Bail granted (third application) – Cow Slaughter Act, Sections 5/8
Case brief
What is this about?
Raheesh Ali v. State of U.P., CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No. 822 of 2025, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, decided 05.02.2025 by Hon'ble Rajeev Singh, J. (neutral citation 2025:AHC-LKO:7406). Third bail application under Section 5/8 of Cow Slaughter Act, F.I.R. No. 13 of 2022, P.S. Achalganj, District Unnao; bail allowed after custody since 22.01.2022, prior rejection on 06.05.2024, and slow trial (2/10 witnesses). Conditions imposed incl. Sections 229-A IPC, 174-A IPC, 82 Cr.P.C., 313 Cr.P.C.; directions for expeditious trial and witness production.
What did the court decide?
Bail application allowed; applicant Raheesh Ali to be released on bail in F.I.R. No. 13 of 2022 on furnishing personal bond and two reliable sureties each of the like amount, subject to six enumerated conditions (no similar offence, no inducement/tampering, undertaking against adjournments when witnesses are present, presence before the trial court personally or through counsel with recourse to Section 229-A IPC on unjustified absence, proclamation under Section 82 Cr.P.C. and proceedings under Section 174-A IPC on misuse, and personal presence at opening of case, framing of charge and Section 313 Cr.P.C. statement). Trial court directed to conclude the trial expeditiously without unnecessary adjournments; Superintendent of Police and Joint Director (Prosecution) directed to ensure presence of witnesses; violation of conditions may lead to cancellation of bail.