X vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court considered an appeal challenging the High Court's grant of bail to an accused charged under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. The accused was alleged to have committed offences involving a minor victim, including threats and physical relations. The Court examined the gravity of the offences, the nature of evidence, and the statutory provisions governing bail in such cases. Ultimately, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant bail, emphasizing the need to balance the rights of the accused with the protection of the victim under the law.