Bittu Kumar v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court, Rajiv Lochan Shukla, J., 06.05.2026 — Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 15289 of 2026, Bittu Kumar v. State of U.P. — bail allowed under Sections 137(2) and 87 BNS 2023 (Case Crime No. 35 of 2026, P.S. Geeda, Gorakhpur) — minor victim aged about 15 years, promise-of-marriage and sexual assault allegations — contradictory statements under Sections 180 and 183 BNSS, refusal of medical examination, no criminal antecedents, detention since 28.01.2026, chargesheet filed — release on personal bond and two sureties with standard bail conditions.
What did the court decide?
Accused-applicant Bittu Kumar to be released on bail on executing a personal bond and two reliable sureties each, in the like amount, to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to conditions: (i) not tampering with evidence; (ii) not indulging in criminal activity; (iii) not pressurising/intimidating prosecution witnesses and cooperating in trial; (iv) regular appearance on dates fixed by the trial court unless exempted; breach entitles the court below to cancel bail.