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GOPIversusSTATE OF U.P.

Gopi applied for bail in criminal case No. 288 of 2026, which involves offences under Sections 85, 352, 115(2) of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, filed at Kotwali Dehat police station, Mirzapur. The applicant’s criminal history was explained and no injury to …

AJAY KUMAR SHUKLAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Ajay Kumar Shukla filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the charge‑sheet dated 10‑Nov‑2025, the cognizance and summoning order dated 20‑Jan‑2026, and the entire criminal proceedings in State v. Ajay Kumar Shukla (Case No. 2186 of 2026). The High Court …

VIVEK SHRIVASTAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Vivek Shrivastav filed an application under Section 528 of the BNS seeking to quash the charge‑sheet dated 21‑03‑2025 and the cognizance/summoning order dated 29‑05‑2026 in Case No. 1454 of 2026, which alleged offences under Sections 318(4) and 316(2) (i.e., IPC 420 and 406) along with other …

HAR VILASH @ PAPPUversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the CrPC in a criminal case involving offences under Sections 419, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 506 of the IPC. The applicant sought to withdraw the anticipatory bail application and instead move a regular bail application before …

RITIKversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad considered a bail application filed by Ritik, accused in a case under several IPC sections including assault and attempted murder. The FIR alleged that Ritik, as a pillion rider, assaulted a traffic police constable who was pursuing him, causing minor head injury. The …

AKRAM BEGversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court considered a bail application filed by Ak Ram Beg, who was arrested in connection with a case involving alleged rape, attempt to murder, drug possession and an obscene video of the victim. The applicant claimed false implication due to business rivalry, highlighted the …

ANUPAMA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash a summoning order dated 03.07.2024 issued by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate‑I, Mirzapur, which had summoned them under Sections 420 and 406 of the Indian Penal Code in a private complaint. The counsel argued …

HAJI ABDUL RASHEED ANSARI AND 8 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash a charge sheet and related proceedings in a criminal case involving offences under Sections 498‑A, 504, 506, 354 IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The parties had reached an out‑of‑court …

RAMKAILASHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered the bail application of Ramkailash, who is accused under IPC sections 419, 420, 467, 468 and 471 in a case registered in 2017. The applicant claimed innocence, stating he was only a witness to a sale agreement and that a co‑accused had already been granted bail, invoking …

BADARI PRASAD GUPTA @ MAMA BROKERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Badari Prasad Gupta filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash the chargesheet and cognizance order dated 22.11.2024 in State v. Vijay Rastogi, which alleged offences under Sections 406 and 420 IPC. The applicant argued, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Delhi Race …

CHANDRA PRAKASH GUPTAversusSTATE OF U.P.

Chandra Prakash Gupta was arrested in connection with an FIR dated 18‑06‑2026 alleging dowry demands, matrimonial atrocities and assault leading to a miscarriage, filed by his wife. The applicant contended that the FIR was false, filed after a three‑month delay, and that a doctor’s report showed no …

VINAY PRAKASH MADHESHIYA AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash the order dated 23‑09‑2022 that framed charges against them in a criminal case (Case No. 5404 of 2017) involving offences under Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506, 406 IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. …

SULOCHANA AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners filed a criminal miscellaneous writ petition seeking a certiorari to quash an FIR dated 11‑07‑2026 and a mandamus directing the police not to arrest them under several penal provisions. The State, through the learned Additional Government Advocate, informed the Court that …

ONKAR SAHAIversusSTATE OF U.P.

Onkar Sahai applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 CrPC in connection with offences under Sections 498‑A, 323, 504, 506, 406 IPC and Sections 3/4 of the D.P. Act. The learned Additional Government Advocate argued that the offences do not attract imprisonment exceeding seven years, a …

ARJUN SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

Arjun Singh, charged with offences under Sections 147, 148, 427 IPC and Section 4 of the Government Property Damages Act, had been absconding since 2004 and earlier obtained a three‑week interim protection under Section 528 CrPC, which he failed to act upon. He subsequently filed an anticipatory …

ANASversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Anas, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the CrPC in a case where a charge sheet had been filed against him for cheating under Section 413 IPC, in addition to earlier charges under Sections 411 and 414 IPC. The applicant claimed false implication and asserted …

ARUN BABUversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Arun Babu, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the CrPC in connection with a criminal case (Crime No. 230 of 2026) involving alleged offences under Sections 331(4) and 109 of the IPC and Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act. He is the son of the informant, who is …

ROHIT @ JAIHINDversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Rohit @ Jaihind under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a FIR alleging his involvement in a gang that promised government jobs for money. The applicant’s name appeared only in the confessional statements …

PARASNATH KUSHWAHAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Parasnath Kushwaha, filed an anticipatory bail application under CrPC Section 482 in a case involving alleged offences under IPC Sections 319(2), 318(4), 338, 336(3) and 340(2) relating to a disputed sale deed. The first bail application was rejected because the applicant failed to …

RAM KUMAR AND 5 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Ram Kumar and five others in a case where a FIR, lodged three days after the alleged incident, accused them of assaulting a village Pradhan and his brother. The petitioners argued that the injuries were not life‑threatening, the FIR …

MANOJ AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court entertained an anticipatory bail application filed by Manoj and two others under CrPC Section 482 in a criminal case (Crime No.259 of 2026) involving alleged offences under several IPC sections. The applicants claimed false implication, noting a 15‑day delay in filing the …

AJAY PARMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Ajay Parmar, sought anticipatory bail in a case where his father, a co-accused, had allegedly sold property to an informant and deposited part of the consideration in Ajay's account. The informant later filed an affidavit stating that the sale deed had been executed in favour of his …

TASVEER AHMAD ALIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Tasveer Ahmad Ali applied for anticipatory bail under CrPC s.482, claiming fear of arrest in a criminal case involving IPC offences. The State opposed, arguing the offences do not carry imprisonment exceeding seven years, a charge‑sheet has been filed and there is no apprehension of arrest, …

GURUVACHANversusSTATE OF U.P.

The accused Guruvachan was arrested on 13‑12‑2024 in connection with FIR No. filed on 06‑12‑2024 alleging offences under Sections 115(2), 352 and 117(3) of the Indian Penal Code, including assault with a knife that resulted in the victim losing part of his ear. The victim and his wife initially …

ASHA YADAV AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court entertained an anticipatory bail application filed by Asha Yadav and two other teachers under Section 482 of the CrPC in connection with an FIR alleging offences under Sections 409, 420, 467, 468 and 471 IPC relating to alleged embezzlement of grant money from a madarsa. The …

ASHOK KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Ashok Kumar, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code in connection with a criminal case (Crime No. 324 of 2013) involving offences under Sections 419, 420 and 468 of the IPC. The applicant sought relief to avoid arrest and asked for …

YASH AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed under CrPC Section 482 on behalf of Yash (applicant No.1) in a case involving alleged violence between two rival groups. The FIR named twelve accused and six to seven unknown persons, but no specific role was assigned to the applicant, …

SAURABH CHAUHANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Saurabh Chauhan, filed an application under Section 528 of the B.N.S. Act seeking to quash the chargesheet dated 16‑07‑2024 and the cognizance‑summoning order dated 11‑10‑2024 in Criminal Case No. 15427/2024, which alleged offences under Sections 420, 406, 323, 504 and 506 IPC. The …

DHANDEVversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Dhandev in a criminal case (Crime No. 376/2025) involving alleged offences under the IPC and the NDPS Act for the procurement and alleged sale of codeine‑based cough syrups. The prosecution’s case centered on the main accused, Shivam Dwivedi, who …

UMAKANT YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Umakant Yadav, sought bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in a criminal case involving alleged forgery and cheating related to a land dispute in Jaunpur. The prosecution alleged that a forged entry dated 26‑10‑1994 was entered in consolidation …

NARESHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed a Section 528 CrPC application seeking to quash criminal proceedings (ST No.21 of 2020) arising from offences under IPC sections 323, 506 and 308. The parties had already reached a compromise, which was verified by the Additional District and Sessions Judge on 26‑05‑2026 and …

HASHMAT HUSAINversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Hashmat Husain, was arrested in connection with a case under IPC sections 308(2), 336(3) and 338 and has been in custody since 08‑06‑2026. He contended that he was falsely implicated, was not named in the FIR, and that his involvement was discovered only during investigation. The …

RATAN RAJ SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

Ratan Raj Singh applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 CrPC, which was rejected by the Sessions Judge. He then sought permission to appear before the concerned court and apply for regular bail, requesting protection from any coercive action during the interim. The State opposed the request, …

SATYAM KHARWARversusSTATE OF U.P.

The accused, Satyam Kharwar, filed a second bail application in a case involving alleged sharp‑weapon injury to Raju Kumar under IPC sections 109, 115(2), 352 and 351(3). The applicant argued that he was falsely implicated, that the FIR lacked specific details, and that he had no criminal record, …

SONU ALIAS AJAY AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicants, Sonu alias Ajay and two others, filed an application under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking to quash the pending Special Case No. 827 of 2025, which arose from crime No. 967 of 2019 involving offences under the IPC (sections 363, 366, 376(2)(n)) and …

JAHIDversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Jahid, who is accused in a criminal case (Crime No. 248 of 2026) under IPC sections 318(4), 338, 336(3) and 340(2). The applicant claimed innocence, alleged false recovery, and pointed out the absence of independent witnesses, while noting that …

AMIT SOAMversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant Amit Soam filed an application under Section 528 seeking to quash the chargesheet and the cognizance/summoning order dated 22‑01‑2024 in a case where he was charged under Sections 420 and 406 IPC. The applicant argued, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Delhi Race Club Ltd. v. …

AKASHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Akash was arrested in connection with a case registered as Crime No. 62 of 2026, alleged to have violated Sections 137(2), 87, 61(2), 351(3) of the Indian Penal Code, Section 17 of the POCSO Act and Section 183 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The FIR was lodged three days after the alleged incident …

ADARSH DIXIT AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharat Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) seeking to set aside a charge sheet filed under IPC Section 420 and IT Act Section 66, and an order of the Small Cause Court dated 29‑09‑2023. They contended that no offence was made out against them …

HANEEFversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Haneef, who is accused in a criminal case under IPC sections 318(4), 338, 336(3) and 340(2). The applicant claimed innocence, alleged false recovery, and pointed to the fact that co‑accused Javed and Abid had already been granted bail, seeking …

PUSHPENDRA KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 CrPC filed by Pushpendra Kumar, who feared arrest in a case involving alleged manipulation of electronic weighing machines and misappropriation of sugarcane. The applicant was not named in the FIR, though co‑accused Bittu …

ANURAG MISHRAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Anurag Mishra, who was arrested in connection with FIR alleging assault and robbery under several IPC sections. The applicant claimed innocence, asserted that he had no specific role, and highlighted that co‑accused had already been granted bail. …

ANUJ KUMAR PANDEY AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioners, Anuj Kumar Pandey and two others, filed a criminal miscellaneous writ petition seeking to quash an FIR dated 04‑07‑2026 that alleged offences under Sections 352, 351(3), 75, 76, 333 of the Indian Penal Code, and Sections 7 and 8 of the POCSO Act. During the hearing the petitioners …

PRAVEEN KUMAR SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The accused Praveen Kumar Singh applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 58 of 2012) pending trial for offences under Sections 363 and 366 IPC. He alleged false implication, that no arrest had been made earlier, and that the complainant withdrew the complaint after the victim married. He …

MANISHA ALIAS MANISHA CHAUHANversusSTATE OF U.P.

Manisha Chauhan was arrested in connection with a case (Crime No.172 of 2026) involving numerous offences under the Indian Penal Code, the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. She pleaded innocence, asserting that she had no specific role or overt act in …

BHIM RAOversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Bhim Rao, who is accused under IPC sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 120‑B and 34 in a land‑allotment dispute case. The applicant claimed innocence, stating he merely implemented an order as a consolidation Lekhpal and had no role in the alleged …

USMAN ALIversusSTATE OF U.P.

Usman Ali applied for anticipatory bail under CrPC Section 482 in connection with FIR No. 67/2025 alleging offences under IPC sections 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2) and 61(2). He claimed innocence, asserted that the charges were filed out of personal enmity, and argued that no reliable evidence …

SURAJ THAKURversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad considered a bail application filed by Suraj Thakur in Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 30419 of 2026, relating to FIR No. 231 of 2026 involving alleged extortion and multiple IPC offences. The applicant pleaded innocence, claiming false implication and no evidence of …

RAJ KUMAR ALIAS RAJ KUMAR CHAUDHARYversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 528 BNSS seeking to quash the charge‑sheet dated 08‑08‑2007, the cognizance and summoning order dated 11‑06‑2008, the non‑bailable warrant dated 26‑04‑2023, and the entire criminal proceedings in Criminal Case No. 5835 of 2007. The High Court examined …

HARSH @ HEERAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad considered a bail application filed by Harsh @ Heera in a criminal case (Crime No. 11 of 2026) involving alleged offences under Sections 309(6), 317(4), 317(5) and 3(5) BNS. The applicant claimed innocence, stating that his name surfaced only through the statement of a …

VIKASversusSTATE OF U.P.

Vikas, the applicant, was arrested in connection with Crime No. 473 of 2026 under IPC sections 310(2) and 317(3) and has been in jail since 21 June 2026. He contended that he was falsely implicated, not named in the FIR, and that the alleged recovery from his possession lacked any independent …

JASHODA DEVIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad entertained an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code filed by Jashoda Devi, who feared arrest in a family‑dispute case involving alleged assault on Padma Verma and Sridevi. The FIR named six persons and alleged offences under …

MOHAN LALversusSTATE OF U.P.

Mohan Lal, accused in a land‑dispute case (Crime No. 305 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 115(2), 352, 351(3), 191(2), 191(3), 190 and 109 of the IPC, applied for bail for the third time. He claimed false implication and pointed out that a co‑accused, Hetram, had already been released on …

ROHIT SHETTHIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Rohit Shetthi applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 57 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 137(2), 87, 61(2) of the Indian Penal Code, and Sections 16 and 17 of the POCSO Act. The victim’s statement recorded under Section 183 of the CrPC indicated that the applicant had no role in …

AJEET KUMAR SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The appellant, Ajeet Kumar Singh, was charged under the Indian Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for assaulting a victim and using a derogatory casteist slur. The prosecution relied on the victim’s statement, corroboration by independent …

NISARversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Nisar, was arrested in connection with a theft alleged to have occurred in a temple and is charged under Sections 305 and 331(4) of the Indian Penal Code. He contended that he was falsely implicated, not named in the FIR, and that the co-accused Jubair had disclosed his name without …

SHIVAM GUPTAversusSTATE OF U.P.

Shivam Gupta, the adopted son of an informant, was implicated in a criminal case (Crime No. 206 of 2026) under Sections 305 and 317(2) of the IPC. He claimed the allegations were false, arising from a property dispute, and asserted he had no involvement in the alleged offences. The applicant, …

KAPIL RASTOGIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Kapil Rastogi, who is accused under Sections 418, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120‑B IPC in a case pending since 2022. The applicant claimed innocence, cited a compromise deed resolving the commercial dispute, and noted that a co‑accused's case had …

ANIL KHATTAR AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants Anil Khattar and others filed an application under Section 528 of the B.N.S.S. seeking to quash the charge‑sheet, cognizance order and the entire criminal proceedings (Case No. 51744 of 2023) arising from an FIR lodged on 6 February 2019 alleging that they, as directors of a school, …

KRISHNA CHAND PATEL @ GOBARI PATELversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Krishna Chand Patel, who is accused in a case involving offences under IPC sections 305(a), 324(2), 351(3), 352, 331(4) and 317(2). The applicant claimed innocence, alleged a delayed FIR, lack of independent witnesses, and asserted that he would …

VIKASH PRASHANT LAL AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed a petition under Section 528 of the CrPC seeking to quash the cognizance and charge sheet in a criminal case where they were charged under Sections 420, 406 and 504 IPC. They argued that, according to the Supreme Court’s decision in Delhi Race Club Ltd. v. State of Uttar Pradesh …

MANOJversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad considered a bail application filed by Manoj, who is accused in Crime No. 717 of 2025 under multiple IPC sections including 190, 191, 109, 115, 117, 131, 324, 333, 351 and 352. Manoj contended that he was never named in the FIR and was implicated only through an informer, …

UBAID ULLAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Ubaid Ulla, was arrested in connection with a criminal case (Crime No. 103 of 2026) involving offences under IPC sections 318(2), 336(3), 338, and 340(2). He contended that he was falsely implicated, not named in the FIR, and had no incriminating material recovered from his …

SAGAR MATHEWversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Sagar Mathew, filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking to quash the criminal proceedings (S.T. No. 564 of 2022) arising from a POCSO case involving offences under Sections 363, 366, 376 of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act. …

UDAYSHANKAR TRIPATHI AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash Criminal Case No. 1179 of 2010, which involved offences under Sections 143, 186, 506, 147, 148, 353 and 504 of the IPC. The parties had earlier been directed by this Court to obtain a court‑verified …

RAJDEEP KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

The accused, Rajdeep Kumar, owner of a cricket ground, was arrested in connection with an assault on Rahul Singh that allegedly occurred when the ground was not vacated after the booked time. The FIR, filed on 27‑02‑2026, named four persons and an anonymous individual, and the accused faced multiple …

SANJEEV @ KARU AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash Session Case No. 954 of 2022, which stemmed from Crime No. 663 of 2017 involving offences under Sections 452, 307, 323, 325, 504 and 506 of the IPC. Earlier, the High Court had directed the parties …

VIJAY KUMAR SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Vijay Kumar Singh filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash criminal proceedings (IPC sections 419, 420, 406, 467, 468, 471, 120B and IT Act section 66D) that arose from FIR No. 0718/2021. He contended that no offence was made out, the prosecution was malicious, the FIR was …

SAPNA GUPTAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Sapna Gupta, the wife of a deceased person, who was charged under Sections 108, 352 and 351(2) of the Indian Penal Code for alleged abetment of suicide and related offences. The applicant argued that the FIR was lodged belatedly, the post‑mortem …

JANKI PAINTER AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicants, Janki Painter and Ranjeet Singh, were charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Criminal Law Amendment Act and the Prevention of Damages to Public Property Act. They applied for bail during the pendency of the trial, having missed a court appearance on 25‑05‑2026 …

GULZARversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered the bail application of Gulzar, who was in custody since 20 June 2026 in a case under IPC sections 109(1), 333, 131 and 351(3). The applicant's counsel argued that he was falsely implicated, that the injuries were not life‑threatening, and that a co‑accused had already been …

DEEPAK NISHADversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Deepak Nishad, who is accused in Crime No. 74 of 2026 under IPC sections 109(1), 117(2), 352, 351(2) and 324(4). The applicant pleaded innocence, citing a medical report that classified two injuries as simple and one as grievous, and argued that …

HITESH AGRAWAL @ GOLDIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Hitesh Agrawal, was arrested in connection with a case (Crime No. 855 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 338, 336(3), 340(2) and 318(2) of the Indian Penal Code. He claimed innocence, stating he was merely an employee of the alleged company and had no criminal history, and …

BHAGIRATH AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicants, Bhagirath and Braj Bhusan (also known as Bhushan), were charged in Crime No. 52 of 2026 under multiple provisions of the Indian Penal Code and Section 7 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act. They applied for bail during the pendency of trial. The court examined the facts, the …

SACHIN KUMAR AND 6 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, Sachin Kumar and six others, filed an application under Section 528 of the B.N.S.S. seeking to quash criminal proceedings (Case No. 5359 of 2024) pending before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate‑3, Moradabad, which involved offences under Sections 498A, 323, 504, 34 of the IPC …

JITENDRA SHARMAversusSTATE OF U.P.

Jitendra Sharma was arrested in connection with a case involving alleged fraud and cheating under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 406 and 506 of the IPC. He contended that he was falsely implicated, citing a partnership deed with the informant's wife and that a large part of the disputed amount had …

VIJAY KUMAR SHARMA AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the B.N.S.S. seeking to quash criminal proceedings (Case No. 45358 of 2022) arising from alleged offences under Sections 498‑A, 323, 504, 506 IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. They claimed that the dispute had been …

ARPIT RAJversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Arpit Raj filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash criminal proceedings arising from FIR No. 66/2025, which alleged offences under Sections 318(4), 308(2), 319(2), 351(3) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66 of the IT Act. The applicant argued that no offence was made …

NAJIRA BEGAM AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the proceedings of Complaint Case No. 237 of 2014, which involved charges under IPC sections 498, 406 and 506. The State opposed the application and the matter was heard by the Hon'ble Justice …

ASHOK KUMAR SINGH @ ASHOK KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Ashok Kumar Singh filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita seeking to set aside a prior order and obtain bail in a case where he is alleged to have committed offences under IPC sections 420, 419, 468, 471 and Section 15(3) of the IMC Act. The High Court …

NEERAJ KUMAR ALIAS NEERAJversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Neeraj Kumar, filed an application under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking to quash a non‑bailable warrant issued by a Special Judge in a POCSO case. He contended that the warrant was issued without any prior summons or bailable warrant despite being …

SHIVAM SAXENA @ SUBHAM SAXENAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Shivam Saxena, filed a bail application in a criminal case (Crime No. 136 of 2026) involving multiple IPC offences including sections 191, 109, 333, 115, 352, 351, 117 and 131 BNS. He claimed innocence, asserting that the FIR did not assign him a specific role and that the firearm …

INDAL SINGH AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Indal Singh and Shailendra (Sheru) in a criminal case involving multiple IPC offences such as assault, grievous hurt and criminal conspiracy. The applicants alleged that they were falsely implicated in an FIR dated 19 July 2026, which arose from …

BHUPENDRAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Bhupendra, was charged under Sections 419, 420, 120B of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66D of the Information Technology Act for alleged cyber‑related offences. He applied for bail during the pendency of trial. The court noted that a co‑accused, Sunil Kumar, had already been …

AZAMversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Azam, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the CrPC in a case under Sections 8, 21 and 29 of the NDPS Act, fearing arrest after his name appeared in the confessional statement of a co‑accused who was caught with 211 g of heroin. The applicant’s earlier bail …

ZIAUDDIN @ GUDDU @ MUDDIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered the bail application of Ziauddin @ Guddu @ Muddi, who was in custody for offences under Sections 308(5) and 61(2) of the IPC. The applicant claimed innocence, alleged a delayed FIR, and pointed to the grant of anticipatory bail to a co‑accused. The State opposed bail but …

SUDESH PASWANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Sudesh Paswan, filed an application under Section 528 of the B.N.S.S. seeking to quash the charge sheet and proceedings in case No. 60338 of 2026, alleging that he was not originally named in the FIR and that the prosecution was malicious. The court examined the FIR, which disclosed a …

FAREED @ KALAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad considered a bail application filed by Fareed @ Kala, who was alleged to be falsely implicated in a FIR dated 04‑04‑2026 relating to an injury incident on 03‑04‑2026. The applicant argued that he was not named in the original FIR, that the informant’s statement had …

WASEEM AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicants, Waseem and Asif, were arrested in connection with a case (Crime No. 143 of 2026) alleging misuse of an ATM card belonging to the informant's daughter, invoking Sections 303(2) and 318(4) of the Indian Penal Code. They contended that they were falsely implicated, that no incriminating …

BAIJNATH YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

Baijnath Yadav was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 105, 352 and 351(3) of the Indian Penal Code, alleged to have caused the death of an informant's father by pushing him. The post‑mortem report showed no ante‑mortem injuries and the cause of death could not be ascertained, leading …

NAVED MALIKversusSTATE OF U.P.

Naved Malik, charged under several IPC provisions and Section 66D of the IT Act, applied for enlargement of bail after his first bail plea was rejected on 22‑04‑2026. He argued that a co‑accused, Raghav Rohila, was later granted bail on similar charges, and therefore he should be released on the …

ANKIT KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

Ankit Kumar was charged in Crime No. 380 of 2026 under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (318(4), 319(2), 336(3), 338, 339) and Section 66 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The applicant contended that there was no cogent evidence linking him to the alleged online gaming offence and …

SHAMU LAL CHAKRAWAL AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, Shamu Lal Chakrawal and two others, filed an application under Section 528 of the B.N.S.S. seeking to quash a charge sheet dated 19‑12‑2025 and the related criminal proceedings (Case No. 59715 of 2026) involving offences under Sections 498‑A, 323, 504, 506 IPC and Sections 3 & 4 of …

JITENDRA BRIJA SAHANIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash a prosecution order dated 25-10-2024 issued by the Chief Judicial Magistrate of Bulandshahr. The court examined the allegations, which involved offences under Section 420 of the IPC and Section 66D of the IT Act, and …

RAJDEEPversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Rajdeep, was charged in Crime No.138 of 2026 under Sections 308(2), 318(4) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66D of the Income Tax Act. He applied for bail during the pendency of trial, asserting no prior criminal record. The Court noted that a co‑accused, Suraj Kumar, had …

KAUSHAL KATIYARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 9 OTHERS

Petitioner Kaushal Katiyar filed a writ petition seeking quash of an FIR dated 24.01.2026 under IPC sections 191(2), 191(3), 352 and 351(3) B.N.S., and a direction restraining his arrest. The State, represented by the Additional Government Advocate, informed the Court that a charge‑sheet had already …

PAWAN KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Pawan Kumar filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS Act seeking to set aside a prosecution order dated 23.01.2025 and to obtain bail, alleging that he had not yet been arrested and that the police were attempting to arrest him. The court examined the allegations, noting they pertained to …

DEVESH KUMAR AND 5 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, Devesh Kumar and five others, filed an application under Section 528 of the B.N.S.S. Act seeking to quash the charge sheet dated 16‑09‑2020 and the ensuing criminal proceedings (Case No. 9990 of 2021) relating to offences under IPC sections 498‑A, 323 and Dowry Prohibition Act …

GAUTAMversusSTATE OF U.P.

The accused Gautam applied for bail in a case (Crime No. 155 of 2024) involving charges under IPC sections 323, 504, 506, 325 and 308, arising from an alleged assault on his uncle/nephew that resulted in two injuries, one a skull fracture, and the subsequent death of the injured party. The applicant …

SHYAM SINGH YADAV URF SHYAM SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking quash of criminal proceedings initiated under Sections 272, 273, 420 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 59 of the Food Safety and Standards Act. The applicant argued that no offence was made out and the prosecution was …

AKIL RANAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Akil Rana, filed an application under Section 528 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act seeking to quash the criminal proceeding (Complaint case no. 115 of 2026) filed against him and three others. The application also requested that the lower courts decide his bail application …

NISRAT KHANversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a second bail application filed by Nisbat Khan in a session case involving offences under Sections 498‑A, 323, 304‑B of the IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The applicant argued that three fact witnesses, whose statements were recorded under Section 319 Cr.P.C., had …

CHOTIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the CrPC in a murder case where she was alleged to have thrown brickbats causing fatal head injuries to the deceased. The FIR named six accused, but two were dropped; the applicant contended she was merely present and had no prior criminal …

JOGI SAHANI AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicants, the father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law of a woman who died by suicide, were charged under Sections 85 and 80(2) of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. They contended that there was no material to show they harassed the deceased or that the presumption of dowry …

ANURAG TOMARversusSTATE OF UP AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Anurag Tomar, who was arrested in a POCSO case (Crime No.167 of 2026) alleging aggravated sexual assault. The applicant contended that he was falsely implicated, highlighted a 25‑day delay in filing the FIR, and noted that both alleged victims …

AJAYversusSTATE OF U.P.

Petitioner Ajay, who had been granted bail in six criminal cases, sought relief from the High Court to avoid furnishing separate sureties for each case, requesting that a single common surety be accepted. He relied on a Supreme Court judgment in Hani Nishad v. State of UP (SLA No. 8915 of 2018) …

HASAN ASIFversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad considered a bail application filed by Hasan Asif, who was in custody since 9 June 2026 for offences alleged under Sections 318(4), 336(3), 338, 340(2), 61(2) and 112 of the Indian Penal Code. The applicant claimed absolute innocence, asserting that the forged mark‑sheet …

RAJ KUMAR @ RAJUversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Raj Kumar @ Raju, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS Act seeking to set aside the order of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate‑5, Bareilly dated 22‑04‑2026, and to quash the criminal proceedings against him. The High Court examined the allegations, noting that …

ABHISHEK SRIVASTAVAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Abhishek Srivastava, who is accused in a criminal case (Crime No. 430 of 2025) under Sections 406, 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code. The applicant claimed innocence, stating the matter stemmed from a business dispute and that he would not …

RISHI SHARMA @ RINKUversusSTATE OF U.P.

Rishi Sharma was charged under Sections 317(2) and 318(4) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66-D of the Information Technology Act in Crime No. 254 of 2026. He applied for bail during the pendency of trial. The court noted that a co‑accused, Durgesh Kumar, had already been released on bail in a …

ADWAIT NARAYAN SINGHversusState of UP AND ANOTHER

The appellant, Adwait Narayan Singh, appealed against the charge‑sheet and summoning order in a case involving alleged offences under the IPC and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. He contended that the dispute with his wife was purely matrimonial and …

RISHABH SHNAKAR SHUKLAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Rishabh Shankar Shukla appealed against a summoning order issued by the Special Judge, SC/ST (PA) Act, Etawah, which had summoned him under several IPC offences and provisions of the SC/ST Act. The appellant argued that the investigating officer’s final report found insufficient evidence, that the …

AMARJEET KUMAR MANOJversusSTATE OF UP

The applicant, a Branch Manager of UP Gramin Bank, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code in a case alleging misappropriation of funds from 51 bank accounts, with charges under Sections 420, 120B and 409 of the IPC. He contended that the co‑accused siphoned the …

SHREYJAL @ SUJALversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Shreyjal @ Sujal, was arrested in Criminal Case No. 219 of 2025 under IPC sections 310(2) and 317(3), 317(4). He contended that he was falsely implicated, was not named in the FIR, and that the alleged recovery of contraband from his possession lacked an independent witness. Although …

SHREYJAL @ SUJALversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Shreyjal @ Sujal, was arrested in connection with a case (Crime No. 329 of 2025) involving alleged offences under Sections 310(2) and 317(3), 317(4) of the Indian Penal Code. He contended that he was falsely implicated, not named in the FIR, and that the alleged recovery of contraband …

PAPPU YADAV URF VEERBAHADUR AND 4 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Petitioners Pappu Yadav and others filed a criminal miscellaneous writ petition seeking quash of an FIR dated 19‑03‑2026 under IPC sections 191(2), 115(2) and 324(4) and a direction that they not be arrested. They prayed that the police follow the Supreme Court guidelines laid down in Arnesh Kumar …

AJAY YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Ajay Yadav, filed an application under Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking to quash a non‑bailable warrant (NBW) issued by the Additional Session Judge in a 2006 trial relating to offences under Sections 302/34 and 201/34 of the IPC. The applicant …

RINKU @ RAHULversusSTATE OF U.P.

The accused Rinku @ Rahul was arrested in connection with an FIR dated 21.07.2026 alleging enticement of a 17‑year‑old girl, a charge filed by the victim's father. The victim’s statements recorded under Sections 180 and 183 of the Criminal Procedure Code were found to be inconsistent, and the …

YOGESHWAR JAISWALversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Yogeshwar Jaiswal in a case under Sections 303(2), 317(2), 317(4), 111(2)(b) of the IPC and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The applicant argued that he was not named in the FIR, which was lodged five days after the alleged incident, and that the recovery of …

BADRI PRASAD @ RINKU AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants Badri Prasad and another filed an application under Section 528 of the BNS seeking to quash the charge‑sheet and cognizance order dated 21‑02‑2026 in a case where they were charged under sections 318(4), 316(2), 352, 351(3) and 3(5) BNS. The contention was that sections 318(4) and …

DEEPEE UPASANA @ JANIversusSTATE OF U.P.

Deepee Upasana @ Jani was arrested in connection with case crime No. 0164 of 2026, alleged to have committed offences under IPC sections 308(5), 318(4), 351(3) and 317(2) and a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The applicant claimed innocence, stating the allegations …

AMIT @ AMIT SIKARWAR AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants, Amit Sikarwar and three others, filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) seeking bail after an FIR dated 11‑08‑2023 alleged offences under IPC sections 332, 353, 504 and 506 and the Public Property Damage Prevention Act. The Judicial …

SOHIL KHANversusSTATE OF UP AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Sohil Khan, sought bail in a criminal case involving charges under sections of the IPC, the POCSO Act and the IT Act. He claimed innocence, stating that no indecent photographs were recovered and that the allegations were false. The State opposed bail but could not refute the …

JASVEER SINGH @ GUPTAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Jasveer Singh @ Gupta, who was charged under several sections of the Indian Penal Code for alleged offences. The applicant argued that the FIR was lodged after an inordinate delay of over three and a half months and that there was no …

YOGENDRA @ YOGENDRA VARSHNEY AND 7 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed a Section 528 B.N.S.S. application seeking to quash the summoning order dated 06‑06‑2024 and the entire proceedings of a criminal complaint pending before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kasganj. They alleged false implication and argued that the summons were issued without …

AJAY KUMAR AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the B.N.S.S. seeking to quash criminal proceedings (Case No. 26455 of 2022) arising from alleged offences under IPC sections 498A, 323, 506 and sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. They claimed that they had reached an amicable …

JASVEER SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Jasveer Singh in a case under IPC sections 352, 351(3), 318(4), 319(2) and CrPC sections 61(2)(a) and 111(4). The applicant argued that the FIR was lodged after a delay of more than five months, that there was no corroborative evidence linking …

DR. MOHD. UMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Dr. Mohd. Umar, filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash a non‑bailable warrant dated 13‑08‑2026 issued in Complaint Case No. 2035 of 2025 (Nazarul v. Dr. Mohd. Umar) under Section 304 IPC. The warrant was issued by the Chief Judicial …

SIMRAN SINGHALversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant Simran Singhal filed a Section 528 application seeking to quash a summoning order dated 25‑01‑2024 issued by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate‑III, Gautam Budh Nagar, and the pending criminal case (Complaint No.1964 of 2023) under Section 406 IPC. The applicant alleged …

DIVYANSHU GAUTAM AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash a charge sheet and the criminal proceedings (Criminal Case No. 32543 of 2026) arising from offences under Sections 85, 115(2) and 352 IPC. The applicants claimed that they had reached an amicable compromise with the …

VINOD KUMAR AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF UP AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the cognizance and summoning order in a criminal complaint (Case No. 304 of 2022) involving offences under Sections 392, 323, 504 and 506 of the IPC. The parties had reached an out‑of‑court …

TARIQUE JAMALversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Tarique Jamam, filed an application under Section 528 of the B.N.S.S. seeking to quash a criminal case (Case No. 16480 of 2026) arising from alleged offences under IPC sections 498‑A and 308. The applicant claimed that he and the second opposite party had reached an amicable …

RAVIKANT AND 4 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The petitioners, who had obtained a decree in a civil suit over a land dispute, were assaulted by the respondent after the respondent's appeal was allowed. The petitioners filed an FIR on 27 March 2023 and the respondent later lodged a criminal complaint under IPC sections 324, 504 and 506. The …

RAKESH KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered the bail application of Rakesh Kumar, who was charged under sections 318(4), 61(2), 316(5) of the Indian Penal Code, sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act, 1978 and section 66D of the Income‑Tax Act. The court noted that a …

DEEN MOHAMMAD AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioners Deen Mohammad and another filed a writ petition seeking quash of an FIR dated 20.08.2026 under Sections 85, 352, 115(2), 79, 127(2) and 351(3) of the Indian Penal Code and a direction that they not be arrested. They also prayed that the police follow the Supreme Court guidelines laid …

AJAY JAINversusSTATE OF U.P.

Ajay Jain applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 393 of 2023) involving offences under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 120‑B of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 60(1) and 63 of the Excise Act. The applicant was not named in the original FIR; his name surfaced only after about two and a half …

SATYAJEET YADAV @ VIRAT SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The accused, Satyajeet Yadav @ Virat Singh, applied for bail in a counterfeiting case (Cr. No. 182 of 2026) alleging false implication by police. He claimed the seized printers were not examined by a forensic lab, the arrest occurred without independent witnesses, and he has no prior criminal …

IBRAHIMversusSTATE OF U.P. THROUGH SECRETARY HOME UP AT LKO.

The applicant, Ibrahim, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking the trial court’s permission to accept a single personal bond and two sureties for all four criminal cases pending against him. He had already been granted bail in each case but was unable to furnish separate surety …

SAMIRversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Samir was arrested in connection with a case registered as Crime No. 443 of 2024, alleging offences under IPC sections 376, 506, 328, 354, 509 and POCSO Act sections 3 and 4. The FIR mentions an attempt to rape, while the victim’s statements are contradictory – one under Sections 180 and 183 BNSS …

GEETA PAL AND 9 OTHERSversusState of UP AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the charge sheet and the entire criminal trial (Special Session Trial No. 853 of 2023) relating to offences under the IPC and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) …

RAKESH AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the B.N.S.S. seeking to quash criminal proceedings (Case No.3027/9 of 2005) arising from offences under Sections 498‑A, 504, 506, 342 of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The applicants and the second opposite party …

SHAMSHER SINGH ALIAS LALU YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

Allowed/Partly Allowed on merits

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Shamsher Singh alias Lalu Yadav, who was arrested in a murder case (Crime No. 81 of 2025) and alleged to have been falsely implicated. The applicant argued lack of eyewitness testimony, reliance on circumstantial evidence, and his clean record, …

SHIVJI BAJPAIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the charge sheet dated 27.05.2021 and the cognizance order dated 11.08.2021 in Criminal Case No. 95762 of 2021, alleging that the prosecution was instituted with mala fide intent. The court examined …

VISHAL GIRIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Allahabad High Court considered a bail application filed by Vishal Giri, who is charged under Section 105 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 4 and 25 of the Arms Act for allegedly stabbing a deceased person during a quarrel. The applicant asserted that the incident was a sudden fight, that he …

RAM KUMAR AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash the charge‑sheet and proceedings in Criminal Case No. 1281 of 2023, which stemmed from an FIR alleging land fraud, forgery, and assault. The FIR alleged that the applicants, along with others, had fraudulently sold …

TANAJI TATYARAM GADEversusGIRIJA TANAJI GADE AND ANR

Disposed Off

The husband (Applicant) appealed the Family Court's dismissal of his request to reduce maintenance under Section 127 of the Cr.P.C., arguing that his post‑retirement pension of about Rs.20,000 and the wife’s ownership of two flats, along with self‑supporting children, made the original Rs.14,000 …

Pushkar Jayant MhatreversusState of Maharashtra

Disposed Off

Pushkar Jayant Mhatre appealed against the order of the Additional Sessions Judge which had discharged him only from the charge under Section 305 IPC while rejecting his discharge from Section 323 IPC. The prosecution alleged that Mhatre and co‑accused had slapped the deceased and taken his mobile …

SANDEP SUBHASHRAO DESHMUKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application under Section 439 of the CrPC filed by Sandeep Subhashrao Deshmukh, an insurance agent alleged to have participated in a large-scale fraud involving fake fixed‑deposit receipts that misappropriated approximately Rs 8.75 crore from Union Bank of …

RAKESH RAMESH NAUKUDKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Rakesh Ramesh Naukudkar, appealed against his conviction for murder (IPC s.302) and abetment of suicide (IPC s.201) based on circumstantial evidence. The prosecution alleged motive stemming from an extramarital affair, a handkerchief with blood of a different group, purchase of a …

RAKESH RAMESH NAUKUDKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Rakesh Ramesh Naukudkar, appealed against his conviction for murder (IPC s.302) and abetment of suicide (IPC s.201) based on circumstantial evidence. The prosecution alleged motive stemming from an extramarital affair, a handkerchief with blood of a different group, purchase of a …

DHARMESH SUNDARJI SHAHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The case involved a construction collapse at Pelltech Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. that caused two deaths and five injuries. The applicant, Dharmesh Sundarji Shah, a director of the company, was charged under Section 304 read with Section 34 of the IPC for allegedly negligent appointment of an inexperienced …

AJAY SHIVAJI PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, accused No.8, was convicted of murder, culpable homicide not amounting to murder and robbery (IPC §§395, 396, 397) and sentenced to life imprisonment with a fine. He sought suspension of the sentence and bail pending appeal, arguing that the prosecution failed to examine independent …

SAIFULLAH TANVEER SHAIKH @ SAIFversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Saifullah Tanveer Shaikh, a 19‑year‑old college student, was charged under IPC sections 64(1) and 308(2) and POCSO Act sections 4, 6, 8 and 12 for alleged non‑consensual sexual intercourse, threats, extortion and distribution of obscene material involving a 17‑year‑old victim. The prosecution …

AJIT BHAGWAN KANHURKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, convicted of murder under IPC Section 302, applied for suspension of his life sentence and bail pending appeal. The prosecution relied on the victim’s sister’s eye‑witness testimony, an informant’s account, and forensic evidence showing the applicant’s blood‑stained clothing and knife …

BABLU @ AMIR SHABBIR BALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Rejected

The appellant, Bablu @ Amir Shabbir Bale, was convicted by a Special POCSO Court for raping a 14‑year‑old girl, under Section 376 of the IPC and Section 4 of the POCSO Act, and sentenced to ten years’ rigorous imprisonment. He filed an interim application seeking suspension of the sentence and bail, …

PRATAP MANOJKUMAR SAHUversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, convicted under sections 4, 6 and 12 of the POCSO Act and sections 363 and 376(2)(i) of the IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 986‑day delay in filing his appeal. He argued that he was a migrant labourer with no contacts in …

UTTAM BAJIRAO JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Uttam Bajirao Jadhav, filed a bail application under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a criminal case (CR No. 348/2019) involving offences under IPC Sections 420, 465, 468 and 471 …

JAGDISHPRASAD MOHANLAL JOSHIversusUNION OF INDIA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The appellant, Jagdishprasad Mohanlal Joshi, convicted under IPC and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, was released on bail with a condition that he not leave India without court permission. He filed an interim application seeking permission to travel to Dubai and Kathmandu for family …

BALAJI SURYAKANT EKURGEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellants Balaji Suryakant Ekurge, Salman Sherkhan Mulani and Dhanaji Shivaji Jadhav were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Pune, in Sessions Case No. 100/2012 for offences under Section 392 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to three years of rigorous …

SALMAN SHERKHAN MULANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellants Balaji Suryakant Ekurge, Salman Sherkhan Mulani and Dhanaji Shivaji Jadhav were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Pune, in Sessions Case No. 100/2012 for offences under Section 392 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to three years of rigorous …

DHANAJI SHIVAJI JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellants Balaji Suryakant Ekurge, Salman Sherkhan Mulani and Dhanaji Shivaji Jadhav were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Pune, in Sessions Case No. 100/2012 for offences under Section 392 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to three years of rigorous …

VASANT MAHADU WANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant was convicted by the Metropolitan Magistrate, 72nd Court, Vikroli, Mumbai, under Section 354 and Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code, receiving six months and two months of rigorous imprisonment respectively, along with a compensation order of Rs.20,000 to the victim, which was later …

RAKESH SHASHIKANT PATELversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioner, a customer at a dance bar, was named as accused No.11 in a FIR for alleged violations of multiple statutes, including sections of the IPC, tobacco advertising law, and municipal regulations. He filed a writ petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagaarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking …

XYZ (VICTIM)versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, a victim under Section 2(wa) of the Criminal Procedure Code, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 188‑day delay in filing an appeal against a Special Judge's order acquitting the accused of offences under Sections 376(2)(l), 376(3), 377, 354, 506 of the IPC and …

MOHAN @ PRASAD SIVERAM PILLAIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Mohan @ Prasad Siveram Pillai, was one of twelve accused in a case involving alleged commission of Rs.10 lakh from a Rs.55 lakh transaction, charged under IPC sections 406, 420, 120(B) read with 34 and the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act. The prosecution had only …

SHAHID SULTAN GADHAWALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 439 of the CrPC and Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for a 19‑year‑old accused charged with offences under Sections 376(2)(n) and 506 IPC and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the …

NAVNATH SURYAKANT @ BALASAHEB VALHEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Navnath Suryakant Valhekar, arrested on 31‑01‑2019, has been in custody for 7 years and 7 months for offences under the IPC (including murder and attempt to murder), MCOCA and the Arms Act. He filed a bail application under Section 439 of the CrPC and Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

RAHUL VIRENDRA SHARMA @ RAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The applicant, Rahul Virendra Sharma, sought bail in a murder case involving alleged contract killing under Sections 302, 201, 212, 120B of the IPC, Sections 3, 25, 27 of the Arms Act and several provisions of the MCOC Act. The prosecution alleged that the applicant rode a bike with the gunman, …

AKASH KRISHNA DESAIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Akash Krishna Desai, who was arrested under a FIR alleging multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including forcible sexual intercourse and related crimes. The prosecution alleged that the applicant repeatedly forced the …

SUKHBIR KAUR W/O IQBAL SINGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sukhbir Kaur, sought a direction from the Bombay High Court to prevent the State of Maharashtra from attaching properties listed in two notifications issued under Section 4(1) of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (In Financial Establishments) Act, 1999. She …

CHANDRAKANT RAMCHANDRA SANGLIKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Chandrakant Ramchandra Sanglikar, who was charged under IPC sections 409, 420, 419, 465, 467, 468, 471 and 120B for alleged cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy involving land …

KHUSAL BHANUDAS TAPKIRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, accused of a Section 302 IPC offence, had a non‑bailable warrant issued in 2022 and were alleged to be absconding. The Sessions Judge issued a proclamation under Section 82 of the Cr.P.C. on 7 February 2025 but failed to specify a place and time for appearance and did not provide the …

SANGEETA KAUSTUBH WAGLE(WIFE OF MR KAUSTABH GANPAT WAGLE)versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Sangeeta Kaustubh Wagle, was implicated in a 2026 FIR alleging forgery of documents submitted in 2000 for the registration of a housing society, invoking IPC sections 420, 463, 464, 465, 468 and 471. She contended that there was no evidence of her personally forging signatures or …

PIYUSH JASWANTRAI MEHTA AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants filed a criminal application seeking quash of C.C. No.185/PW of 2022, which arose from FIR No.53 of 2021 alleging offences under Sections 420, 408, 467, 468, 34 of the IPC and Sections 43, 66, 72 of the IT Act. The parties later entered into a consent settlement recorded in a civil …

VINAY VASANTLAL SANGHAVIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Vinay Vasantlal Sanghavi, who was arrested as Accused No.15 in a case involving alleged cheating, breach of trust and forgery related to a cooperative society. The …

GANESH @ KEDAR NANASAHEB GAIKWADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Ganesh @ Kedar Nanasaheb Gaikwad, who had been in custody for 4 years and 9 months for alleged extortion and related offences under multiple IPC sections, the Arms Act and the …

CODA PAYMENTS INDIA PVT.LTDversusDY DIRECTOR AND ANR

Disposed Off

M/s Coda Payments India Pvt. Ltd., a payment‑aggregator platform, was investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged unauthorized deductions in online gaming and for remitting large sums abroad. The ED obtained search warrants, seized devices, and under the Prevention of Money …

NAVI MOHMADversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Navi Mohmad, a businessman, challenged the attachment of his movable property (motorcycle, tractor, and a tipper) by the District Magistrate under the U.P. Gangsters and Anti‑Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986. He argued that no FIR under Section 3(1) of the Act was ever filed against him, …

AMJAD ISMAIL MUJAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner Amjad Ismail Mujawar filed a writ petition seeking quash of C.R. No.156 of 1999, which alleged offences under Sections 387 and 506(2) of the Indian Penal Code. The charge‑sheet had not been filed for more than fourteen years, and the prosecution had destroyed the case papers. The …

SURENDRAKUMAR TRIYOGINARAYAN TIWARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed

The applicant, convicted of rape, criminal intimidation and multiple offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, was sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine. He sought bail pending the final disposal of his criminal appeal, claiming the victim's testimony was untruthful and …

SANJAY KASHIRAM MOHITEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered the bail application of Sanjay Kashiram Mohite, who was charged under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOC) and several provisions of the IPC for allegedly protecting a gang leader (A1) by filing a false police representation and receiving money. The …

SANTOSH VIJAY PAGAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The accused were convicted for the murder of Kiran Nikam under Sections 302, 143, 147, 148 r/w 149 and 120B of the IPC, receiving life imprisonment and fines. On appeal, they challenged the reliability of eye‑witnesses, the delay in filing the FIR, the admissibility of defence CCTV and photographic …

GANESH ASHOK UGHADE AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed

The accused were convicted for the murder of Kiran Nikam under Sections 302, 143, 147, 148 r/w 149 and 120B of the IPC, receiving life imprisonment and fines. On appeal, they challenged the reliability of eye‑witnesses, the delay in filing the FIR, the admissibility of defence CCTV and photographic …

BHUPAT RAVJIBHAI LUKHIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Bhupat Ravjibhai Lukhi, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution and Section 482 of the CrPC seeking quashment of FIR No. 442 of 2017, which alleged offences under IPC Section 420 and the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act. Both parties, having settled their civil …

SANDIP BABURAO KANDELKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sandip Baburao Kandelkar, sought bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in a case involving alleged offences of rape, kidnapping and child sexual abuse under the IPC and POCSO Act. He had previously been granted bail but was re-arrested for breaching a …

YUVRAJ RATAN MOREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Yuvraj Ratan More, sought bail under Section 439 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 and Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with Crime No. 679 of 2024, which alleged kidnapping under Sections 137(2) and 87 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. …

ROSHAN @ MAYUR RAJESH PATHADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Roshan @ Mayur Rajesh Pathade, was arrested as Accused No.2 in a case involving offences under Sections 302, 323, 504, 143, 148 and 149 of the IPC arising from an altercation at a grocery store. The prosecution could not establish his precise participation in the assault, only that he …

SACHIN UTTAM TAWAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Sachin Uttam Taware, an under‑trial accused of murder (IPC 302 r/w 34), offences under the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act, was arrested four and a half years after the alleged crime and has been in custody for the same period without his trial commencing. He filed a bail application under …

JITESH @ BANDU SAMPAT MURTADAKversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The accused were convicted for the murder of Kiran Nikam under Sections 302, 143, 147, 148 r/w 149 and 120B of the IPC, receiving life imprisonment and fines. On appeal, they challenged the reliability of eye‑witnesses, the delay in filing the FIR, the admissibility of defence CCTV and photographic …

DILIP RAVJI SHAH AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners sought quashing of FIR No.191/2023 and related criminal proceedings for offences under IPC sections 420, 406 and 506(ii) read with 34, invoking Section 528 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Both parties reconciled and the original complainant consented to the quashing, …

RAMESH K KARANGIAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ramesh K. Karangia, purchased a white Range Rover from an agent of accused Arjun Raj and is the registered owner as per the RC book. The vehicle was seized by the police in connection with an FIR filed by Respondent No.2 alleging fraud in a separate car transaction. The Metropolitan …

SANJAY GAJANAN RAKHUNDEversusDHANANJAY HAMBIR RAKHUNDE AND ANR

Allowed

The appellant, Sanjay Gajanan Rakhunde, filed a criminal complaint alleging offences under Sections 420, 427, 465, 468 and 416 of the Indian Penal Code against the respondents. The Judicial Magistrate First Class, Indapur dismissed the complaint on 3 June 2017 for want of prosecution. The appellant …

SHAHRUKH YUNUS KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Shahrukh Yunus Khan, was arrested in connection with a serious criminal case (CR No. 252 of 2024) involving murder, attempt to murder, and other offences under the IPC, Motor Vehicles Act, Maharashtra Police Act and MCOC. The prosecution relied on two statements of a witness: an …

MUNISH AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to quash the cognizance and charge sheet in State v. Gopal (Case No. 1013 of 2017) which alleged offences under Sections 420, 406, 504 and 506 IPC. They contended that Sections 420 (cheating) and 406 …

MANOJ JADAVBHAI PATELversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicants, Manoj Patel and Ashutosh Kumar, sought quashing of criminal proceedings filed under sections 406, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471, 506 read with 34 of the IPC and sections 3 and 4 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, invoking the inherent powers of the High Court …

SANTOSH GAJANAN GADHAVE .versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA .

Abated

The appellant, Santosh Gajanan Gadhave, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Pune, under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment. While the appeal was pending, the appellant died on 14 August 2005, as confirmed by a police report taken on …

MUKESH ANIL MAGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

Mukesh Anil Magar applied for bail under Section 439 of the CrPC for offences including murder (Section 302 IPC) and drug offences, alleging that a prior bail granted to a co-accused in a similar case should be a guiding factor. The State contended that the applicant had violated an externment order …