Chandan v. State of U.P.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail ALLOWED — Chandan v. State of U.P., Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 6967 of 2026, Allahabad High Court, Court No. 65, decided 18.03.2026 by Dr. Gautam Chowdhary, J. Offence: Case Crime No. 333/2025, Sections 115(2), 352, 351(3), 69 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, P.S. Maharajganj, district Azamgarh. Custody since 25.12.2025. Marriage between applicant and complainant/victim fixed for 19.04.2026 (supplementary affidavit per earlier order dated 25.02.2026); State counsel no objection. Conditional bail on personal bond and two local sureties, no merits observation; special condition — marriage with victim (with her consent) within two months of release, else victim/informant free to seek bail cancellation; trial court may cancel bail on breach of conditions. No precedent cited; no quantum specified.
What did the court decide?
Bail application allowed: applicant Chandan to be released on bail in Case Crime No. 333/2025 (Sections 115(2), 352, 351(3), 69 BNS), P.S. Maharajganj, district Azamgarh, on furnishing a personal bond and two local sureties to the satisfaction of the court concerned, subject to conditions (no tampering with evidence, no intimidation of witnesses/victim, appearance as directed, no misuse of liberty, no inducement of witnesses/police); further directed to solemnize marriage with the victim, with her consent, within two months of release, failing which the victim/informant may seek cancellation of bail; trial court free to cancel bail on breach of any condition.