Firoz Alam Thru. His Father Taj Ali (Dablu) v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Criminal Revision 1261 of 2025, Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench, Manjive Shukla J., 10 November 2025. Juvenile bail revision; bail application rejected by Juvenile Justice Board District Sultanpur on 12.08.2025 set aside; accused Firoz Alam to be enlarged on bail on two sureties and a personal bond. Consent inferred from victim's statement recorded under Section 183 B.N.S.S. 2023: victim went away on her own free will, travelled through public places, caught by her relative after which FIR lodged; prosecution story prima facie afterthought; victim consenting party. Charges: Ss.137, 87, 64 BNS 2023; Ss.3/4 POCSO Act; Ss.3(1) Da, Dha, 3(2)(v) SC/ST Act; Case Crime No. 77/2025, PS Karaundikala, District Sultanpur. Bail conditions: early disposal without adjournments; no criminal activity; breach grounds cancellation. Observations tentative, not to affect trial merits.
What did the court decide?
The criminal revision was allowed; the Juvenile Justice Board, District Sultanpur order dated 12.08.2025 was set aside, and the Juvenile Justice Board/competent court was directed to enlarge the revisionist on bail in the said case crime number on furnishing two sureties and a personal bond, subject to conditions: (i) cooperation in early disposal of the case without unnecessary adjournments; (ii) no indulgence in criminal activity after release; breach of any condition to be a ground for cancellation of bail.