IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 1103 /2026 [@ SLP [CRL.] NO.1244/2026]
MANISH RANA Appellant(s)
VERSUS
THE STATE OF U.P. & ANR. Respondent(s)
O R D E R
Leave granted.
The appellant seeks bail in connection with
FIR No.0609/2024, dated 17.11.2024, registered at
Police Station Pilkhuwa, Hapur for the offences
punishable under Section 109 of the Bharatiya
Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 3/25 of the Arms
Act, 1959.
We have heard the learned counsel appearing
for the parties.
Though there is a specific overt act
attributed to the appellant and there are prior
criminal antecedents, the fact remains that the
appellant has been in custody for a period of one
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year and two months. Though charges have been
framed, the trial is yet to begin.
Considering the above, we are inclined to
grant bail to the appellant.
Accordingly, the impugned order is set aside
and the appellant is granted bail on terms and
conditions to the satisfaction of the concerned
Trial Court.
The appeal stands allowed, accordingly.
Pending application(s), if any, shall stand
disposed of.
...........................J. [M.M. SUNDRESH]
...........................J. [NONGMEIKAPAM KOTISWAR SINGH]
NEW DELHI; FEBRUARY 23, 2026.
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