The court reaffirmed the importance of compliance with conditions during investigations while allowing the appeal against anticipatory bail.

O R D E R

1. Leave granted.

2. The appellant challenges the order dated 28.07.2025 in Criminal Miscellaneous Anticipatory Bail Application U/S 482 BNSS No. 5940 of 2025 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad titled “Ashok Kumar vs. State of U.P & Ors”

3. On 08.09.2025, this Court passed the following order:-

1. Petitioner lays challenge to the judgment and order 28.07.2025 in CRMABAU482BNSS No. 5940/2025 titled “Ashok Kumar vs. State of U.P. & Ors.” passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.

2. Issue notice, returnable on 17.10.2025.

3. Dasti service, in addition, is permitted. Let steps for service be taken within two weeks.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner(s) is permitted to serve the learned standing counsel for the State of U.P.

Signature Not Verified Digitally signed by RAJNI MUKHI Date: 2025.10.18 Reason:

5. In the notice itself let it be mentioned that respondents are required to file the counter affidavit and reply to the interlocutory application(s), if any, before the next date of listing.

6. In the event of arrest, the petitioner(s) shall be released on bail by the Investigating/arresting officer on such terms and conditions as may be imposed, which are found to be just, fair and reasonable.

7. Needless to add, the petitioner would maintain good conduct and not endeavour to influence any of the witnesses, in any manner, till the completion of the investigation/trial.”

4. We have heard learned counsel for the parties and also perused the materials available on record.

5. It is not in dispute that the conditions stand fully complied with; the appellant has cooperated during the investigation; he has not threatened or intimidated any of the witnesses; or has tried to influence the investigation in any manner.

6. We have noticed the nature of crime and the manner in which it was allegedly committed.

7. We allow the present appeal by confirming the order dated 08.09.2025, passed by this Court, with the direction to the appellant to continue to cooperate during the investigation/trial and not to take any unnecessary adjournment.

8. If the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer/Trial Court feels that the investigation/trial is delayed on account of the appellant’s conduct, it shall be open to the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer/Trial Court to take appropriate steps in accordance with the law, including cancellation of bail.

9. The impugned order dated 28.07.2025 in Criminal Miscellaneous Anticipatory Bail Application U/S 482 BNSS No. 5940 of 2025 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad titled “Ashok Kumar vs. State of U.P & Ors” is set aside.

10. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of.

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(SANJAY KAROL)

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(NONGMEIKAPAM KOTISWAR SINGH)

NEW DELHI;

17TH OCTOBER, 2025 ITEM NO.12 COURT NO.11 SECTION II S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No.13739/2025 [Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 28-07-2025 in CRMABAU482BNSS No. 5940/2025 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad]

ASHOK KUMAR Petitioner(s)

VERSUS STATE OF U.P. Respondent(s)

(IA No. 221480/2025 - EXEMPTION FROM FILING C/C OF THE IMPUGNED JUDGMENT AND IA No. 221481/2025 - EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T.)

Date : 17-10-2025 This matter was called on for hearing today.

CORAM :

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NONGMEIKAPAM KOTISWAR SINGH For Petitioner(s) :Mr. Raj Kishor Choudhary, AOR Mr. Shakeel Ahmed, Adv.

Mr. Vikram Patralekh, Adv.

Ms. Pratibha Singh, Adv.

Mr. Sidheswar Rai, Adv.

Mr. Sudeep Kumar, Adv.

Ms. Shalini Tripathi, Adv.

For Respondent(s) :Ms. Tulika Mukherjee, AOR Mr. Beenu Sharma, Adv.

Mr. Venkat Narayan, Adv.

SLP (Crl.) No.13739 of 2025 UPON hearing the counsel t