Santosh Kumar Yadav v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Deptt. Lko. and 3 Others
Anticipatory Bail – S.482 BNSS
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Pankaj Bhatia, J. — Anticipatory bail application under S.482 BNSS allowed (decided October 31, 2025). FIR No.158 of 2024, Sections 333, 64, 351(2) BNS and Sections 3/4, 7/8 POCSO Act, P.S. Barasagwar, District Unnao. Grounds: FIR prima facie outcome of inter se civil dispute (Suit No.610 of 2023); medical report non-corroboration urged by counsel; no criminal antecedents. Relief: release till filing of charge sheet on personal bond of Rs.5,000/- with conditions (cooperation with investigation, no leave from India without permission, no tampering/inducement). No precedents discussed.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted till filing of the charge sheet in FIR No.158 of 2024 on a personal bond of Rs.5,000/- to the satisfaction of the Station House Officer concerned, with conditions: availability for interrogation and cooperation with investigation; no departure from India without previous permission of the Court; no inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts so as to dissuade disclosure or tamper with evidence.