Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Vinod Ram Due to Lack of Direct Evidence

Court Criticizes Police Negligence in Providing Timely Instructions, Directs DGP to Ensure Compliance

In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Vinod Ram, accused in an abduction case, citing the absence of direct evidence and his clean criminal record. The order was pronounced by Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal on November 25, 2025, in the case of Vinod Ram v. State of U.P. The decision highlighted the negligence of police officers in providing timely instructions to the Government Advocate, leading to unnecessary delays in the bail proceedings.

The bail application was filed by Vinod Ram, who was implicated in Case Crime No. 123 of 2025 under Sections 140(1), 61(2), and 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The court noted that despite the lack of direct evidence linking the accused to the crime, the police failed to provide necessary instructions promptly, which delayed the application for over a month.

The court took serious note of the negligence by the Senior Superintendent of Police, Ballia, and the Investigating Officer, Sub-Inspector Mahendra Rawat, who has been suspended pending an inquiry. The court emphasized that such negligence interferes with the administration of justice and cannot be tolerated.

In its order, the court directed the Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh, to issue a circular to ensure strict compliance in providing timely instructions in bail matters. The judgment also mentioned that the trial court should ensure the applicant's release through the Bail Order Management System (BOMS) to expedite the process.

The decision has underscored the judiciary's commitment to uphold the rights of individuals and prevent unnecessary incarceration due to administrative lapses. The court refrained from imposing a cost on the state government but insisted on corrective measures to prevent future occurrences.

Bottom Line:

Bail application granted considering the lack of direct evidence against the accused, and the negligence on the part of police officers in providing instructions to the Government Advocate resulted in unnecessary delay in disposing of the application.

Statutory provision(s): Sections 140(1), 61(2), 238 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

Vinod Ram v. State of U.P., (Allahabad) : Law Finder Doc Id # 2812904