High Court · 2025

Rampur Mathura, where first aid was given by the doctor and she was referred to District Hospital, Barabanki. Thereafter, she was again referred to Ram Manohar Lohia hospital, Lucknow, but in the way, she died. Submission of the learned counsel for the applicant is that charge sheet was submitted by the Investigating OfÏcer in mechanical manner without considering the statement of aforesaid witnesses recorded under Section 161 Cr.P.C. It is vehemently submitted that after framing of charge, till today, only four witnesses have been examined. In the deposition of P.W. 1, he admitted that the Police ofÏcer told the informant for making allegation in the complaint and thereafter the case shall be registered. He also stated that the police personnel also assisted for preparation of the complaint. Learned counsel for the applicant also submits that all the witnesses of fact have already been examined and there is no possibility of tampering of any evidence. It is lastly submitted that in near future, there is no possibility of conclusion of trial and the applicant, who has no criminal antecedent, is in jail since 26.06.2021. In such circumstances, applicant is entitled for bail. It is also submitted that the applicant will never misuse the liberty of bail and shall fully cooperate in the trial.

5. Learned A.G.A. opposes the prayer for grant of bail to the applicant, but does not dispute the fact that aforesaid independent witnesses have narrated a different story. He also concedes the fact that four witnesses of fact have already been examined.

6. Considering the arguments advanced by the learned counsel for the applicant, learned A.G.A. and going through the contents of F.I.R., bail application, as well as other relevant documents including the statement of witnesses and the written instructions dated 25.03.2025 sent by the trial court, it is evident that the four witnesses of fact have already been examined and as rest of the witnesses are not appearing before the trial court, bailable warrants have been issued against them.

7. In such circumstances, this Court is of the view that the applicant is entitled to be released on bail.

8. Application stands allowed.

9. Let applicant -Arman be released on bail in F.I.R. No. 234 of 2021, on his furnishing personal bond and two reliable sureties each of the like amount to the satisfaction of the court concerned subject to following conditions:- (i) The applicant shall not commit an offence similar to the offence of which he is accused, or suspected, of the commission of which he is suspected. (ii) The applicant shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any police ofÏce or tamper with the evidence. (iii) The applicant shall file an undertaking to the effect that he shall not seek any adjournment on the date fixed for evidence when the witnesses are present in Court. In case of default of this condition, it shall be open for the trial court to treat it as abuse of liberty of bail and pass orders in accordance with law. (iv) The applicant shall remain present before the trial court on each date fixed, either personally or through his counsel. In case of his absence, without sufÏcient cause, the trial court may proceed against him under Section 229- A IPC. (v) In case, the applicant misuses the liberty of bail during trial and in order to secure his presence proclamation under Section 82 Cr.P.C. may be issued and if applicant fails to appear before the Court on the date fixed in such proclamation, then, the trial court shall initiate proceedings against him, in accordance with law, under Section 174-A IPC. (vi) The applicant shall remain present, in person, before the trial court on dates fixed for recording of statement under Section 313 Cr.P.C. If in the opinion of the trial court, absence of the applicant is deliberate or without sufÏcient cause, then it shall be open for the trial court to treat such default as abuse of liberty of bail and proceed against him in accordance with law.

10. Any violation of above conditions will be treated misuse of bail and learned Court below will be at liberty to pass appropriate order in the matter regarding cancellation of bail. Order Date :- 24.4.2025 VKS VIVEK KUMAR SRIVASTAVA VIVEK KUMAR SRIVASTAVA High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench Lucknow Bench

Rampur Mathura, where first aid was given by the doctor and she was referred to District Hospital, Barabanki. Thereafter, she was again referred to Ram Manohar Lohia hospital, Lucknow, but in the way, she died. Submission of the learned counsel for the applicant is that charge sheet was submitted by the Investigating OfÏcer in mechanical manner without considering the statement of aforesaid witnesses recorded under Section 161 Cr.P.C. It is vehemently submitted that after framing of charge, till today, only four witnesses have been examined. In the deposition of P.W. 1, he admitted that the Police ofÏcer told the informant for making allegation in the complaint and thereafter the case shall be registered. He also stated that the police personnel also assisted for preparation of the complaint. Learned counsel for the applicant also submits that all the witnesses of fact have already been examined and there is no possibility of tampering of any evidence. It is lastly submitted that in near future, there is no possibility of conclusion of trial and the applicant, who has no criminal antecedent, is in jail since 26.06.2021. In such circumstances, applicant is entitled for bail. It is also submitted that the applicant will never misuse the liberty of bail and shall fully cooperate in the trial.

5. Learned A.G.A. opposes the prayer for grant of bail to the applicant, but does not dispute the fact that aforesaid independent witnesses have narrated a different story. He also concedes the fact that four witnesses of fact have already been examined.

6. Considering the arguments advanced by the learned counsel for the applicant, learned A.G.A. and going through the contents of F.I.R., bail application, as well as other relevant documents including the statement of witnesses and the written instructions dated 25.03.2025 sent by the trial court, it is evident that the four witnesses of fact have already been examined and as rest of the witnesses are not appearing before the trial court, bailable warrants have been issued against them.

7. In such circumstances, this Court is of the view that the applicant is entitled to be released on bail.

8. Application stands allowed.

9. Let applicant -Arman be released on bail in F.I.R. No. 234 of 2021, on his furnishing personal bond and two reliable sureties each of the like amount to the satisfaction of the court concerned subject to following conditions:- (i) The applicant shall not commit an offence similar to the offence of which he is accused, or suspected, of the commission of which he is suspected. (ii) The applicant shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any police ofÏce or tamper with the evidence. (iii) The applicant shall file an undertaking to the effect that he shall not seek any adjournment on the date fixed for evidence when the witnesses are present in Court. In case of default of this condition, it shall be open for the trial court to treat it as abuse of liberty of bail and pass orders in accordance with law. (iv) The applicant shall remain present before the trial court on each date fixed, either personally or through his counsel. In case of his absence, without sufÏcient cause, the trial court may proceed against him under Section 229- A IPC. (v) In case, the applicant misuses the liberty of bail during trial and in order to secure his presence proclamation under Section 82 Cr.P.C. may be issued and if applicant fails to appear before the Court on the date fixed in such proclamation, then, the trial court shall initiate proceedings against him, in accordance with law, under Section 174-A IPC. (vi) The applicant shall remain present, in person, before the trial court on dates fixed for recording of statement under Section 313 Cr.P.C. If in the opinion of the trial court, absence of the applicant is deliberate or without sufÏcient cause, then it shall be open for the trial court to treat such default as abuse of liberty of bail and proceed against him in accordance with law.

10. Any violation of above conditions will be treated misuse of bail and learned Court below will be at liberty to pass appropriate order in the matter regarding cancellation of bail. Order Date :- 24.4.2025 VKS VIVEK KUMAR SRIVASTAVA VIVEK KUMAR SRIVASTAVA High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench Lucknow Bench