Sahjad v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Deptt. Govt. Civil Sectt. Lko.
Bail – parity
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench (Court No. 15); Karunesh Singh Pawar, J.; decided February 11, 2026; Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 672 of 2026; Sahjad v. State of U.P.; bail granted on parity under U.P. Gangster and Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, Sections 2/3; Case Crime/FIR No. 657/2025, P.S. Kotwali Nagar, District Pratapgarh; parity with co-accused Massan (bail order dated 30.01.2026 in Bail Application No. 591 of 2026); applicant in jail since 20.12.2025; prior bail in gang-chart case and one other case; conditions of bail including undertaking under Section 19(4); counsel Sumit Kumar Srivastava for applicant, G.A. for State.
What did the court decide?
Bail application allowed on the ground of parity; applicant Sahjad to be released on bail in Case Crime/FIR No. 657/2025 on furnishing a personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the Magistrate/Court concerned, subject to conditions: (i) not to tamper with prosecution evidence; (ii) not to pressurize prosecution witnesses; (iii) to appear on each and every date fixed by the trial Court; (iv) to submit an undertaking on affidavit in terms of Section 19(4) of the U.P. Gangster and Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 not to indulge in any case or misuse the liberty of bail; trial court may impose such other conditions as deemed fit.