Uday Pratap Yadav v. State of U.P. and 3 Others
Case brief
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Bail granted; POCSO Act Ss. 3/4; BNS Ss. 137(2), 64(1), 351(3); BNSS Ss. 180, 183; Case Crime No. 402/2025, P.S. Cantt, District Gorakhpur; applicant not named in FIR, name surfaced in informant's statement during investigation; victim's Ss. 180/183 BNSS statements did not reveal applicant's name; victim refused medical examination; victim not recovered from applicant's protection or company; note left by victim indicated she left paternal home voluntarily; contradictions between FIR, victim's statements and medical report; offence termed serious by State; custody since 16.08.2025; release on personal bond and two local sureties of like amount; conditions barring tampering with evidence, intimidation, misuse of liberty and inducement of witnesses; trial court may cancel bail on breach; High Court of Judicature at Allahabad; Dr. Gautam Chowdhary, J.; decided January 19, 2026.