Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court, Rajiv Lochan Shukla, J., judgment dated May 12, 2026 — Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 16123 of 2026, Ramesh and Chatur @ Chaturbhuj v. State of U.P. Bail ALLOWED in Case Crime No. 167 of 2025, PS Garautha, District Jhansi, under Ss. 115(2), 352, 351(2), 118(1), 109(1) BNS. Grounds: parity with co-accused Rameshwar (bail granted in Bail Application No. 2871 of 2026, order dt. 01.04.2026); grievous injury (parietal bone fracture) and axe assault attributed to co-accused Rahul by witness Ravi Dubey; no definite medical opinion that injuries were fatal; no criminal history; in custody since 31.12.2025. Relief: personal bond + two reliable sureties each, with conditions against tampering, criminal activity and witness intimidation; cancellation liberty on breach or material concealment; release via BOMS.
What did the court decide?
Release of Ramesh and Chatur @ Chaturbhuj on bail on their executing a separate personal bond and two reliable sureties each, in the like amount to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to conditions: (i) no tampering with evidence; (ii) no indulgence in any criminal activity; (iii) no pressurizing/intimidating prosecution witnesses and cooperation in the trial; (iv) regular appearance on each and every date fixed by the trial court unless personal appearance is exempted. On breach, the court concerned may cancel bail. Release order to be sent to the jail through BOMS; the learned AGA, having had no opportunity to obtain instructions, is entitled to move for cancellation of bail in case of any material concealment of fact or false statement in the affidavit.