Mohd. Saleem Alias Sallu v. State of U.P.
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Bail application granted, Allahabad High Court, Justice Krishan Pahal, 01-04-2025; CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION 9675/2025; Case Crime No. 352/2024; Police Station Afzalgarh; District Bijnor; Sections 64, 74, 351(3), 333 BNS; bail during pendency of trial; applicant Mohd. Saleem alias Sallu in custody since 28.01.2025; no criminal history; FIR delayed about one month without explanation; married lady victim, major; no medical evidence corroborating prosecution story; State Law Officer unable to dispute counsel submissions; relied on settled law of Satender Kumar Antil v. CBI 2022 INSC 690 and Manish Sisodia v. Directorate of Enforcement 2024 INSC 595; no opinion expressed on merits; release on personal bond and two sureties each in like amount; conditions against tampering with evidence and pressurising/intimidating prosecution witnesses; appearance on trial court dates; breach grounds cancellation of bail; observations not to affect trial judge's independent opinion.