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Shekhar Singh v. State of U.P.

Allahabad HC7 May 2026BAIL/15579/2026

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What is this about?

Allahabad High Court (Jai Prakash Tiwari, J., 07.05.2026) allows bail under the U.P. Gangster Act in Case Crime No. 70 of 2026, P.S. Noorpur, District Bijnor; parity with co-accused bail order dated 20.04.2026; applicant on bail in six other 2024 cases; custody since 14.04.2026; conditional bail with two sureties; speedy-trial direction under Section 12.

What did the court decide?

Applicant Shekhar Singh to be released on bail in Case Crime No. 70 of 2026 on furnishing a personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to conditions (no tampering with evidence/witnesses, sincere cooperation in trial without adjournments, no fresh criminal activity); breach to be ground for cancellation; trial court to expedite trial per Section 12 of the Act. ¶17

Shekhar Singh vs State of U.P. — Allahabad HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

What the court decided

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Outcome

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Issue for consideration

Whether the applicant Shekhar Singh, involved in Case Crime No. 70 of 2026 under Section 2(B)(i)/3(1) of the U.P. Gangster and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, Police Station Noorpur, District Bijnor, should be released on bail during the pendency of trial.

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Court's answer

Without expressing any opinion on the merits, the bail application is allowed.

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Ratio / Principle

The applicant Shekhar Singh is to be released on bail on furnishing a personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the court concerned.

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Key takeaways

Release on bail is subject to conditions: the applicant shall not tamper with prosecution evidence by intimidating or pressurizing witnesses during investigation or trial, shall cooperate in the trial sincerely without seeking adjournments, and shall not indulge in any criminal activity after release.ratio¶19
Breach of any of the imposed conditions shall be a ground for cancellation of bail; identity, status and residence proof of the applicant and sureties is to be verified by the court concerned before the bonds are accepted.ratio¶21
The trial Court is directed to make an endeavour to conclude the trial expeditiously without granting unnecessary adjournments to either party, in light of Section 12 of the U.P. Gangsters and Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986.

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Bail — U.P. Gangster and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, Ss. 2(B)(i), 3(1) — Case Crime No. 70 of 2026, P.S. Noorpur, District Bijnor — applicant alleged gang member; already enlarged on bail in six other criminal cases of 2024; co-accused Pradyuman Singh and Ankit granted bail by this Court on 20.04.2026 in Bail Application No. 12163 of 2026; applicant in custody since 14.04.2026 — bail application allowed without expressing opinion on merits, on personal bond and two sureties each in like amount, with conditions against tampering with evidence, seeking adjournments and indulging in crime; breach a ground for cancellation; trial court directed to conclude trial expeditiously in light of S. 12 of the Act.

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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD

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CRIMINAL MISC. BAIL APPLICATION No. - 15579 of 2026

Shekhar Singh

.....Applicant(s)

Versus

State of U.P. .....Opposite Party(s) Counsel for Applicant(s) : Dileep Kumar Singh Counsel for Opposite Party(s) : G.A.

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Court No. - 70

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HON'BLE JAI PRAKASH TIWARI, J.

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1-Supplementary affidavit filed by the learned counsel for the applicant today in the Court, is taken on record.

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2.Heard learned counsel for the applicant as well as learned Additional Government Advocate for the State.

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3-The instant bail application has been filed on behalf of the applicant with a prayer to release him on bail in Case Crime No. 70 of 2026, under Section 2(B) (i) 3(1) of U.P. Gangster and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, Police Station Noorpur, District Bijnor during the pendency of trial.

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4- It is argued by learned counsel for the applicant that the applicant is said to have been involved in Case Crime No.70 of 2026. Apart from the same, six other criminal cases have been registered against the applicant being Case Crime No. 234 of 2024, 235 of 2024, 285 of 2024, 222 of 2024, 223 of 2024 and 150 of 2024, in which he has already been enlarged on bail, copy of bail order has been collectively brought on record as Annexure No.3 to the bail application. It is further argued that in same Case Crime No. 70 of 2026, Co-accused Pradyuman Singh and Ankit have been granted bail by this Court vide order dated 20.04.2026 in Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 12163 of 2026, copy of the bail order has been placed before this Court. The applicant is not a member of any gang. There is no prospect of trial of the present case being concluded in near future due to heavy dockets. The applicant is not a previous convict. The applicant is languishing in jail since 14.04.2026 and in case he is released on bail, he will not misuse the liberty

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BAIL No. 15579 of 2026

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of bail.

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5-Per contra, learned Additional Government Advocate has opposed the bail prayer of the applicant by contending that the applicant is member of gang. In case the applicant is released on bail, he will again indulge in similar antisocial activities and will misuse the bail by extending threat and intimidation to the prosecution witnesses.

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6-Having considered the submissions of the parties, without expressing any opinion on the merits, the bail application is allowed.

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7-Let the applicant- Shekhar Singh involved in the aforesaid case be released on bail on his furnishing a personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the court concerned with the following conditions that :-

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(i) The applicant shall not tamper with the prosecution evidence by intimidating/pressurizing the witnesses, during the investigation or trial. (ii) The applicant shall cooperate in the trial sincerely without seeking any adjournment.

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(iii) The applicant shall not indulge in any criminal activity or commission of any crime after being released on bail.

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8-In case of breach of any of the above conditions, it shall be a ground for cancellation of bail. Identity, status and residence proof of the applicant and sureties be verified by the court concerned before the bonds are accepted.

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8-The trial Court shall make an endeavour to conclude the trial of the applicant expeditiously without granting any unnecessary adjournments to either of the parties in light of the provisions of Section 12 of U.P. Gangsters and Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986.

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(Jai Prakash Tiwari,J.)

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May 7, 2026 T.S.

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Digitally signed by :- TRIBHUWAN SINGH High Court of Judicature at Allahabad

Shekhar Singh v. State of U.P.

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