CHETRAM VERMA vs STATE OF U.P. - 2026 Supreme(Online)(SC) 326

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2026 Supreme(Online)(SC) 326

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
J.B. PARDIWALA, K.V. VISWANATHAN, JJ
CHETRAM VERMA – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF U.P. – Respondent

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr. Gaurav Yadava, Adv., Mr. Chand Qureshi, AOR, Mr. Mohammad Usman Siddiqui, Adv., Mrs. Aisha Siddiqui, Adv., Ms. Sakeena Quidwai, Adv., Mr. Mohammad Salman Siddiqui, Adv., Ms. Tasleem Siddiqui, Adv., Mr. Rajat Baijal, Adv.
For the Respondents: Mr. Apoorva Agarwal, A.A.G., Mr. Namit Saxena, AOR, Mr. Abhishek Kumar Singh, Adv., Mr. Ajay Kumar Singh, AOR, Mr. Yatharth Singh, Adv., Mr. Manindera Dubey, Adv., Ms. Shrishti Gautam, Adv., Mr. Divyansh Singh, Adv., Mr. Vikash Singh, Adv.

Table of Content
1. summary of the criminal case and allegations. (Para 3 , 5 , 6 , 10 , 11)
2. court’s observations on the implications of the bail decision. (Para 4 , 15 , 18)
3. legal provisions governing dowry death and the court's decision on bail. (Para 20 , 21 , 26)
4. outcome of the appeal. (Para 27 , 28)

ORDER

2. Leave granted.

4. The impugned order is one of the most shocking and disappointing orders that we have come across over a period of time.

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To Sir, Station Incharge Officer Sir, Bhinga District Shravasti Chetram, age about 62 years, son of Ramkhelawan, resident of village Ekardangwa, Post Bhausawan, Police Station Gilaula, District Shravasti Applicant and accused 1. Devraj alias Golu, age about 22 years, son of Rambachan 2. Majnu, age about 30 years, son of Rambachan 3. Ramrani, age about 60 years, wife of Rambachan 4. Rambachan, age about 65 years, son of Ajit 5. Majnu's wife, age about 28 years 6. Rambachan's daughter, age about 18 years, residents of village Revalia, Police Station Koatwali Bhinga District Shravasti Opponents, for application to register F.I.R. against Opponents, Police Station Bhinga District Shravasti Sir, it is requested that the applicant's daugh

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2026 Supreme(Online)(SC) 326

SUPREME COURT OF INDIAJ.B. PARDIWALA, K.V. VISWANATHAN, JJCHETRAM VERMA – AppellantVersusSTATE OF U.P. – Respondent

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
J.B. PARDIWALA, K.V. VISWANATHAN, JJ
CHETRAM VERMA – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF U.P. – Respondent