Allahabad High Court Grants Bail in FIR by Bajrang Dal for Alleged Abduction of Minor Girl of Different Religion

The Allahabad High Court granted bail to a Bajrang Dal member accused of abducting a minor girl of a different religion. The FIR alleged that the girl was forcibly taken and converted. The court considered the statements of the minor, who stated she went willingly and was not coerced. The High Court emphasized the importance of the minor’s testimony and the absence of any criminal antecedents against the accused. Additionally, the court noted the social sensitivity and communal tensions surrounding the case but decided that the facts did not support the severe allegations. The granting of bail underscores the judiciary’s role in evaluating the evidence presented and ensuring that personal liberties are not unduly curtailed.