Raghu Nath v. State of U.P. Thru. Addl. Chief Secy. Deptt. Home Lko.
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 4852 of 2025, decided March 13, 2026 by Rajeev Bharti, J. Bail allowed for Raghu Nath in Case Crime No. 445 of 2024 (Sections 323, 504, 313, 34 IPC, PS Kotwali Kadipur, District Sultanpur). Grounds: custody since 8.3.2025, no previous criminal history, no flight/tampering risk; counsel relied on Lyon's Medical Jurisprudence & Toxicology regarding pregnancy visibility and claimed lack of knowledge of pregnancy. A.G.A. opposed on ground of grievous injuries. Relief: personal bond with two sureties in like amount, with standard bail conditions. Keywords: bail, first bail application, grievous injury, Sections 323/504/313/34 IPC, Sultanpur.
What did the court decide?
Applicant Raghu Nath to be released on bail in Case Crime No. 445 of 2024 on furnishing a personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the Magistrate/Court concerned, subject to the conditions imposed (no tampering with evidence, no pressurising witnesses, appearance on all dates fixed by the trial Court).