Shiv Baran Alias Nanhu v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench (Rajeev Singh, J.), order dated 05.01.2026 in CRLA No. 2177 of 2025: bail granted to convict Shiv Baran Alias Nanhu pending appeal against conviction under S. 376 IPC and S. 3/4 POCSO Act (S.T. No. 799 of 2015, Case Crime No. 145 of 2015, P.S. Nigohan, District Lucknow). Key facts: deaf-and-dumb victim; incident dated 2.6.2015; ossification test age about 18 years; medico-legal report opining fetus aborted two days before examination; victim's deposition admitting physical relation once; conviction said to rest on presumption; A.G.A. did not dispute these facts. Bail on personal bond and two sureties with conditions; breach ground for cancellation. Appeal admitted, notice to opposite party no. 2, trial court record summoned, listed week commencing 4.5.2026.
What did the court decide?
Bail application allowed; applicant-appellant Shiv Baran Alias Nanhu to be released on bail on personal bond and two sureties each in the like amount, subject to conditions, till the outcome of the appeal. Separately, the appeal was admitted, notice issued to opposite party no.2, trial court record summoned, and the appeal listed in the week commencing 4.5.2026.