Tej Singh v. State of U.P. Thru. Secy. Home Deptt. Lko
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted to appellant Tej Singh in pending Criminal Appeal No. 73 of 2025, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench (Hon'ble Rajeev Singh, J.; Order Date 12.6.2025). Underlying case: Case Crime No. 1553 of 2014, P.S. Bangarmau, Distt. Unnao — IPC Sections 395, 120-B, 397, 328, 412, 436. Ground: parity with similarly situated co-convicts already on bail in pending appeals — Manvendra @ Munnu Thakur (Cr. App. 229/2025), Saurabh Yadav (4040/2024), Montu @ Tarun Bangali (214/2025), Banwari Lal (67/2025); A.G.A. did not dispute. Counsel points: false implication, on bail during trial, no T.I. parade, appeal admitted with no early conclusion, no criminal antecedents, in jail since 10.12.2024. Terms: personal bond Rs. 25,000/- with two like sureties; conditions — cooperation in disposal of appeal, no criminal activity; breach = ground for cancellation.
What did the court decide?
Application for bail allowed: appellant Tej Singh to be released on bail on furnishing a personal bond of Rs. 25,000/- with two sureties of the like amount, subject to conditions that (i) he cooperate in the disposal of the appeal without seeking unnecessary adjournment and (ii) he not indulge in any criminal activity or commission of any crime after release; breach of any condition to be a ground for cancellation of bail; trial court to transmit photocopies of executed bonds and sureties to this Court forthwith for the record of the appeal.