Synopsis

The applicant, a teacher in a Madrasa, sought anticipatory bail in a case where the Special Investigation Team found discrepancies in the maintenance of registers and alleged misappropriation of a grant‑in‑aid amount of ₹3,45,000. The FIR was lodged against the Manager of the Madrasa. The applicant argued that she was merely a teacher with no managerial role, had no criminal antecedents, and was willing to cooperate with the investigation. The High Court granted anticipatory bail, applying the principles laid down in Gurubaksh Singh Sibbia, Siddharam Satlingappa Mhetre, and Sushila Aggarwal. The court noted the gravity of accusation, the applicant’s limited role, low flight risk, and assurance of cooperation. Standard conditions were imposed, along with additional directions for expeditious trial.

Court: High Court of Judicature at Allahabad

Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Avnish Saxena (Single Judge)

Date of Judgment: 6th May 2026

Citation: Criminal Misc. Anticipatory Bail Application U/S 482 BNSS No. 4100 of 2026 (2026:AHC:103471)

Core Law: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 – Section 482 (anticipatory bail); Indian Penal Code, 1860 – Sections 409, 420, 467, 468, 471.

1. Heading of the judgment

High court of judicature at allahabad

Criminal misc. anticipatory bail application u/s 482 bnss no. 4100 of 2026

Sufiya bano (applicant) vs. State of u.p. and another (opposite party)

Coram: hon’ble mr. justice avnish saxena

Date: 6th may, 2026

2. Legal framework

Major laws and provisions involved:

• Bharatiya nagarik suraksha sanhita (bnss), 2023 – section 482 (a

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