High Court Rejects Amar Mani Tripathi’s Plea Against Non-Bailable Warrant in Abduction Case

The High Court of Allahabad has dismissed a plea filed by former Uttar Pradesh minister Amar Mani Tripathi challenging a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against him and an order declaring him an absconder in a 2001 abduction case.

Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh, while rejecting Tripathi’s plea, stated that if the applicant appears and applies for regular bail, the court will decide on the same day, referring to a Supreme Court judgment in a similar case.

The case dates back to December 6, 2001, when an FIR was lodged in Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, based on a complaint alleging the abduction of Dharamraj’s son by unidentified individuals under section 364A of the Indian Penal Code.

Tripathi’s involvement in the case emerged during the investigation, leading to his arrest and subsequent release on bail. A supplementary chargesheet was later filed under the Gangsters Act.

On November 1, 2023, the special judge in Basti ordered proceedings against Tripathi under section 82 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and declared him an absconder in the case.

In defense, Tripathi’s legal team argued that the process to declare him an absconder was flawed as he was already out on bail for the kidnapping charge. They urged for his release on personal bail bond in the subsequent case under the Gangsters Act.

The dismissal of Tripathi’s plea underscores the legal complexities surrounding his involvement in the abduction case, with the court upholding the NBW and absconder status pending further legal proceedings.

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