Bail Application No.25396 of 2023 (Anshu Vs. State of UP). He, therefore, submit that since the case of the applicant is at better footing to that of the aforesaid co-accused, the applicant is also entitled to be enlarged on bail on the ground of parity. It is further contended that there is criminal history of four cases against the applicant which has been explained in paragraph-10 of the affidavit filed in support of the bail application. There is criminal history of two more cases against the applicant which has been mentioned in paragraph-4 of the supplementary affidavit. There is no likelihood of his abscondence or tampering with the evidence. The applicant is languishing in jail since 01.02.2023. In case the applicant is released on bail, he will not misuse the said liberty.
3. It is submitted by learned counsel for the applicant that the applicant is innocent and has falsely been implicated in the present case. It is also contended that the alleged recovery has been falsely planted upon the applicant. There is no credible evidence regarding involvement of the applicant in the present case. His name has come into picture in the confessional statement of the co-accused. It is further contended that the co-accused persons have already been enlarged on bail by co-ordinate Benches of this Court vide orders dated; (i) 07.04.2023 passed in Criminal Misc. Bail Application No.13188 of 2023 (Sonu @ Alok Kushwaha Vs. State of UP); (ii) 18.05.2023 passed in Criminal Misc.