Rajesh v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Deptt. of Home U.P. Lko. and Another
Anticipatory bail – S.482 BNSS
Case brief
What is this about?
Interim anticipatory bail under Section 482 BNSS granted to applicant Rajesh in Case Crime No.286 of 2025 (Sections 64(1), 351(3), 352, 331(6) BNS, P.S. Ikauna, District Shravasti) arising from allegations of rape/threat with knife dated 17.08.2025; FIR preceded by victim's Section 173(4) BNSS application filed 02.09.2025 with about one month's delay, FIR lodged 23.10.2025; defence relied on delay, silence of FIR on mode of entry and absence of medical evidence; release ordered on personal bond Rs.25,000/- with two sureties in like amount, with standard conditions; notice to opposite party No.2, counter affidavit by AGA, next listing 18.03.2026; single judge Saurabh Lavania, J., High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, order dated February 27, 2026.
What did the court decide?
Interim anticipatory bail granted: in the event of arrest, the accused-applicant Rajesh to be released forthwith in Case Crime No.286 of 2025 on furnishing a personal bond of Rs.25,000/- and two sureties in the like amount, with conditions (cooperation with investigation/interrogation; no inducement, threat or promise to dissuade disclosure; no leaving India without previous permission of the Court). Notice issued to opposite party No.2 returnable at an early date, steps within three working days; learned A.G.A. to file counter affidavit in the meantime; case listed/put up on 18.03.2026 in top 20 cases along with service report. Final disposal of the application was not made in this order.