Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Rajiv Lochan Shukla, J.), Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 5142 of 2026, Chhotey v. State of U.P., decided 12 May 2026. Bail allowed under Sections 109(1) BNS in Case Crime no.258 of 2025, P.S. Sen Paschim Para, Kanpur Nagar. Key points: delay in FIR (incident 3:00 AM vs FIR 17:10 hrs on 07.10.2025); thirteen injuries mostly abrasions, none dangerous to life per defence, AGA cited fractured seventh/eighth ribs and grievous injury no.11; one prior case but no conviction; custody since 09.10.2025; charge sheet filed; no custodial interrogation needed; trial not likely to conclude soon. Conditions imposed; cancellation permitted on breach; release via computer-generated order and BOMS.
What did the court decide?
Bail granted to applicant Chhotey in Case Crime no.258 of 2025 (Sections 109(1) BNS, P.S. Sen Paschim Para, District Kanpur Nagar) on execution of a 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 criminal activity; (iii) no pressurising/intimidating prosecution witnesses and cooperation in trial; (iv) regular appearance on every date fixed by the trial court unless exempted. Release permitted on computer-generated copy of the order verified by counsel, certified copy to be filed within 15 days; trial court directed to send the release order through BOMS.