Atiq v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Deptt. Home Civil Secy. U.P. Lko. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 9767 of 2024, Atiq v. State of U.P. and 3 Others, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad (Lucknow Bench), Court No. 12, Pankaj Bhatia, J., decided November 4, 2025. Bail granted under Sections 363, 366, 376D IPC and Section 5G/6 POCSO Act; FIR No. 225/2024, P.S. Tambaur, District Sitapur; FIR lodged on Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. application dated 28.05.2024 regarding incident of 14.05.2024; variance between victim's Section 161 and Section 164 Cr.P.C. statements; delay in lodging FIR; co-accused parity (one granted bail on juvenility, one on merit); applicant in custody since 02.08.2024; no criminal history; personal bond with two sureties of Rs.20,000/- each; counsel: Vinod Kumar for applicant; G.A. and Lalji Prasad Shukla for opposite parties.
What did the court decide?
Release on bail in FIR No.225 of 2024 on furnishing a personal bond with two sureties of Rs.20,000/- each to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to conditions: (a) undertaking 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.