Allahabad HC Notes 'Trend' Of Filing Of Fresh FIRs Against Accused To Create Grounds For Bail Cancellation

The Allahabad High Court recently observed a concerning trend where individuals file fresh First Information Reports (FIRs) after the accused has been granted anticipatory bail, in an attempt to have the bail canceled. In this case, a woman had initially filed an FIR in 2023 against a man for breach of promise to marry. After the man was granted bail, the woman lodged a second FIR in 2024, alleging rape, but without supporting medical evidence. The court noted that the new FIR seemed to be filed solely to cancel the granted bail. The court, led by Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, rejected the woman's request to cancel the bail, as there was no substantial evidence to support her claims. This ruling underscores the need for substantial proof when seeking bail cancellation based on subsequent FIRs.