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2026 Supreme(SC) 47

B. V. NAGARATHNA, R. MAHADEVAN
X – Appellant
Versus
State of Uttar Pradesh – Respondent


Advocates appeared:
For the Appellant : Mr. Md. Ali, AOR, Ms. Shalu, Adv.
For the Respondents: Mr. Vishwa Pal Singh, AOR, Mr. Ghanshyam Singh, Adv., Mr. Adesh Kr. Gill, Adv., Mr. Mukesh Kumar, Adv., Mr. Ashutosh Bhardwaj, Adv., Mr. Suraj Pal Singh Mina, Adv., Mr. Nagendra Singh, Adv., Ms. Srishti Mishra, Adv., Ms. Akansha, AOR, Mr. Naman Raj Singh, Adv., Mr. Parth Singh, Adv.

Judgement Key Points

Certainly. Based on the provided legal document, here are the key points summarized:

  1. The case involves an appeal against the bail granted to Respondent No. 2, accused of heinous offences including repeated sexual assault of a minor victim, threatening her with a firearm, and recording the acts for blackmail purposes (!) (!) .

  2. The minor victim was approximately 14 years old at the time of the incident, with her date of birth established through educational records and medical examination (!) (!) .

  3. The prosecution's case is supported by the victim’s detailed statements, medico-legal reports indicating the gravity of the offences, and evidence of threats and intimidation by the accused (!) (!) (!) (!) .

  4. The accused was arrested approximately a month after the FIR was registered, and his bail application was initially rejected by the trial court but later granted by the High Court without adequately considering the seriousness of the allegations and the evidence (!) (!) (!) .

  5. The appeal contends that the High Court erred in granting bail, failing to properly evaluate the gravity of the offences, the impact on the victim, and the statutory provisions under the relevant laws, particularly the stringent provisions of the legislation protecting children from sexual offences (!) (!) (!) .

  6. The appellant emphasizes that the offences are grave, involving coercion, intimidation, and repeated sexual acts, which warrant stringent measures including denial of bail to prevent tampering with evidence and witness intimidation (!) (!) .

  7. The respondent’s defense included claims of innocence, alleged alibi, and assertions that the case was motivated by personal animosity, with arguments highlighting inconsistencies in the victim’s statements and the absence of medical corroboration of rape (!) (!) (!) (!) .

  8. The court observed that the offences are heinous and involve serious violations of laws meant to protect minors, and that the prima facie evidence establishes the commission of the offences (!) (!) .

  9. The court found that the High Court's decision to grant bail was based on an incomplete assessment of the evidence and failed to consider the gravity of the offences, the risk of witness intimidation, and the need to uphold the integrity of the trial process (!) (!) .

  10. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the bail order, canceled the bail granted to Respondent No. 2, and directed him to surrender within two weeks, emphasizing the importance of ensuring a fair trial while safeguarding the victim’s interests (!) (!) (!) .

  11. The Court also directed the trial court to prioritize the case for expeditious disposal, recognizing the sensitive nature of proceedings under the legislation protecting children from sexual offences (!) .

Please let me know if you need further analysis or specific legal advice regarding this case.


Table of Content
1. bail granted under serious offenses. (Para 2 , 3)
2. arguments against the bail grant. (Para 4 , 5 , 6)
3. analysis of the bail decision. (Para 8 , 11 , 12)
4. legal reasoning for cancelling bail. (Para 9 , 10)
5. final orders and directions. (Para 17 , 19 , 20)

JUDGMENT :

Leave granted.

3. The case of the appellant as projected in this appeal is as follows:

3.2. On 01.12.2024 at around 05.30 p.m., when the minor victim was walking near her residence, the accused persons Arjun and Amit abducted her on their motorcycle, again molested her and ultimately abandoned her at Baraut Bus Stand, from where she contacted her uncle using a stranger’s mobile phone. Thereafter, the minor victim narrated the entire incident including the sexual assault committed by the accused persons over the past six months to her family members. Immediately, the family members of the minor victim rushed to the police station to lodge a complaint. However, the police failed to register the FIR on 01.12.2024 and instead advised the minor victim and her family members to compromise and settle the matter with the accused persons. Ultimately, FIR No. 426/2024 came to be registered on 02.12.2024 under Se

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