Dr Nityananda Gain v. State of West Bengal
Case brief
What is this about?
The courts granted anticipatory bail to a married petitioner accused of cheating and rape. The court found the petitioner unable to marry the complainant due to his existing marital status, which was known at the relationship's inception, allowing for bail.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner directed to be released on bail upon furnishing bond of Rs 10,000 with two sureties upon arrest, subject to conditions of Section 438(2) CrPC.