Usman v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail allowed under Section 302 IPC (murder) — Usman v. State of U.P., Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 27010 of 2023, Allahabad High Court, Jitendra Kumar Sinha, J., decided March 18, 2026. Case Crime No. 453 of 2022, P.S. Behjoi, District Sambhal. Grounds: judicial custody since 08.09.2022, only two witnesses examined, eye-witness PW-2 Sonam hostile, witnesses not appearing, no likelihood of early trial completion, no criminal history argued. Release in event of arrest on personal bond of Rs. 50,000/- with two sureties each in the like amount, with standard conditions; defence plea that offence falls under Section 304 IPC noted but no opinion expressed on merits.
What did the court decide?
Bail granted in the event of arrest on furnishing a personal bond of Rs. 50,000/- with two sureties each in the like amount, subject to conditions (no tampering with evidence; appearance before the trial court when fixed unless exempted; no inducement, threat or promise to dissuade disclosure of facts; co-operation during trial and no misuse of the liberty of bail; no leaving India without prior permission of the Court). In default of any condition, the prosecution may apply for cancellation of bail.