Mohd. Shamim @ Mohd. Shameem v. State of U.P. Thru. Its Prin. Secy. Home Deptt. Lko. and Another
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Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Court No. 15 — Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 741 of 2026 — Karunesh Singh Pawar, J. — order dated February 23, 2026. Interim bail granted to Mohd. Shamim @ Mohd. Shameem in Case Crime/FIR No. 507 of 2025, Section 316(5) BNS, Police Station-Gosaiganj, District Lucknow: alleged taking of Rs. 9,60,000/- on the pretext of providing a plot of land (applicant said to be a Director of KIG Builder Pvt. Ltd.), no refund and no sale deed executed; applicant in jail since 14.12.2025, no criminal antecedents; counsel urged a purely civil dispute and that offences are triable by a Magistrate; A.G.A. opposed but did not dispute factual submissions; investigation in progress. Precedent relied on: Indian Oil Corporation vs. M/s NEPC India Ltd., (2006) 6 SCC 738. Release on personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount; conditions — no tampering with prosecution evidence, no pressurising of witnesses, appearance on all trial dates; trial court may add conditions. Notice to opposite party No. 2 within seven working days; next date 31.03.2026.