Kamlesh v. State of U.P. Thru. Addl. Chief Secy. Deptt. of Home Lko. and 3 Others
Criminal law – Bail
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Court No. 12; Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 877 of 2025; decided October 15, 2025; Kamlesh v. State of U.P. (Judge: Pankaj Bhatia, J.); bail granted after four years eight months' pre-trial detention in a kidnapping/rape-cum-POCSO case (Ss. 363, 376 IPC; S. 3/4 POCSO Act; FIR No. 47 of 2021, P.S. Fatehpur Chaurasi, District Unnao); grounds: prolonged incarceration, trial not likely to conclude soon, victim's statement on record, no adverse effect on trial anticipated; sureties of Rs. 20,000/- each with standard conditions.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Kamlesh to be released on bail in FIR No. 47 of 2021 on furnishing personal bonds and two reliable sureties of Rs.20,000/- each, subject to conditions: (a) bond to attend hearings; (b) not to commit any similar offence; (c) not to directly or indirectly induce, threaten or promise any person acquainted with the facts so as to dissuade disclosure or tamper with evidence.