Rajat Bhateja and 3 Others v. State of U.P. and 2 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking non-arrest and quashing of an FIR under Sections 498A, 323, 354A, 313, 406, 504, 506 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act. The Court held that since notification No.1058/79 provided an alternative remedy of anticipatory bail, the petition was dismissed without adjudicating the merits.
What did the court decide?
Dismissal of the writ petition without prejudice to the petitioner's right to apply for anticipatory bail.