The Allahabad High Court granted bail to Amarjeet Pandey, accused of enticing a minor, applying the principle that bail is the rule and jail the exception. The Court noted the applicant’s clean record, the victim’s claim of being 18, her voluntary travel to Gujarat, and absence of injuries. It criticized administrative lapses in conducting the ossification test, highlighting bureaucratic delays and lack of medical facilities. Despite conflicting claims about the victim’s whereabouts, no definitive age proof was produced. Bail was granted with conditions, including non-tampering with evidence and mandatory appearance at key trial stages.