Supreme Court granted permission to file a Special Leave Petition challenging the Allahabad High Court bail order dated 04‑09‑2025.
The Court condoned filing delay and directed service of notice to respondent No.2, to be returned by 14‑07‑2026.
Respondent No.2 must file a counter‑affidavit within three weeks, with any rejoinder affidavit due before the next listing.
Petitioner’s counsel must immediately serve a copy of the petition to respondent No.1’s counsel, with formal service waived.