Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Uttarakhand High Court Grants Bail to Three Men
The Uttarakhand High Court recently granted bail to three men who were accused under the Uttarakhand Protection of Cow Progeny Act, 2007.
The court emphasized that bail is the rule and jail is the exception, highlighting the importance of personal liberty and fundamental rights.
The three cases involved allegations of cow slaughter and possession of beef.
The court directed that the men be released on bail with certain conditions, such as furnishing personal bonds and sureties, regular court appearances, and not leaving the country without permission.
The court also noted that the refusal of bail is a restriction on personal liberty and that pre-trial detention is not meant to be punitive.
The Uttarakhand High Court granted bail to three men accused under the Uttarakhand Protection of Cow Progeny Act, 2007.
The cases were registered in Haridwar district and involved allegations of cow slaughter and possession of beef.
Justice Alok Kumar Verma cited personal liberty and fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
The court directed the men to be released on bail with conditions, including furnishing personal bonds and sureties.
The court emphasized that pre-trial detention is not meant to be punitive and that bail is the rule, not the exception.
- Who
- Three men: Afzal, Iliyas, and Yunus
- What
- Granting of bail under the Uttarakhand Protection of Cow Progeny Act, 2007
- When
- January 5, January 3, and December 30, 2025
- Where
- Haridwar district, Uttarakhand
- Why
- Citing personal liberty and fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution of India
- Act
- Uttarakhand Protection of Cow Progeny Act, 2007
- Sections Involved
- 3, 5, 11
- District
- Haridwar
- Justice
- Alok Kumar Verma
- Bail Conditions
- Personal bond, sureties, regular court appearances, no threat to witnesses, no leaving country without permission