Abhishek Kumar v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Deptt. of Home Lko. and Another
Anticipatory bail – Section 438 Cr.P.C./Section 482 BNSS
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail rejected; Abhishek Kumar v. State of U.P. and another; NABAIL No. 667 of 2026; Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench; Rajeev Bharti, J.; decided April 23, 2026; FIR/Case Crime No. 53 of 2026, PS Motigarpur, District Sultanpur; Sections 118(2), 352, 351(3) BNS; Section 438 Cr.P.C./482 BNSS; iron rod blow to left eye; lacerated wound, swelling, diminution of vision; medical report dated 5.3.2026; named accused; severity of injuries; no criminal antecedent claimed by applicant; counsel Nadeem Murtaza, Wali Nawaz Khan, Shashank Tilhari (applicant), Atul Verma (respondent no.2), G.A. (State).
What did the court decide?
Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, particularly the medical report of the complainant dated 5.3.2026, the fact that the applicant is a named accused in the F.I.R., and the seriousness of the severe injuries caused to the complainant, no ground for grant of anticipatory bail is made out.