Synopsis

The applicant was accused of involvement in illegal transportation of cows. Six alive cows were recovered from a vehicle in which co‑accused were travelling; the applicant’s name surfaced from the confessional statement of a co‑accused (Ajay Gupta) who had already been granted bail. The applicant had a criminal history of 24 cases but was on bail in most of them. He was in custody since 30.04.2025. The High Court granted bail, primarily following the principle of parity with the co‑accused who had already been released, and considering the long pendency of trial. Standard bail conditions were imposed.

Court: High Court of Judicature at Allahabad

Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Jitendra Kumar Sinha (Single Judge)

Date of Judgment: 6th May 2026

Citation: Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 14278 of 2026 (2026:AHC:104001)

Core Law: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 – Section 483 (regular bail); Cow Slaughter Act, Animal Cruelty Act, Indian Penal Code.

1.  Heading of the judgment

High court of judicature at allahabad

Criminal misc. bail application no. 14278 of 2026

Raja quraishi (applicant) vs. State of u.p. (opposite party)

Coram: hon’ble mr. justice jitendra kumar sinha

Date: 6th may, 2026

2. Legal framework

Major laws and provisions involved:

• Bharatiya nagarik suraksha sanhita (bnss), 2023 – section 483 (regular bail)

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