Vikalp Mishra and 3 Others v. State of U.P. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Quashing petition — Section 528 BNSS / Section 482 CrPC inherent powers — cognizance/summoning order dated 20.04.2022 — Case Crime No. 1913 of 2021, Sections 498A/323/504/506 IPC and Section 4 Dowry Prohibition Act, PS Sirathu, District Kaushambi — allegations disclose cognizable offence; credibility of statements recorded during investigation not to be assessed at 482/528 stage; accused's defence not considered — applicants not yet arrested; trial court directed to consider bail application in light of Satendra Kumar Antil v. CBI (SLP (Crl.) 5191/2021, order dated 07-10-2021) guidelines — Vikalp Mishra v. State of U.P. — APPLICATION U/S 482 No. 14527 of 2022 — Allahabad High Court — Dr. Gautam Chowdhary, J. — decided May 12, 2026.
What did the court decide?
Prayer to quash the cognizance order dated 20.04.2022 and the consequential proceedings rejected; the trial court directed to consider the applicants' bail application, keeping in view the guidelines already issued by the Supreme Court in Satendra Kumar Antil; application finally disposed of.