Bittu @ Jwala Das Mahant v. State of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
This order deals with an appeal against the rejection of the instant applicant's bail application under Section 296 Cr.P.C. 2023. The High Court granted anticipatory bail and directed the Magistrate to grant bail in terms of Section 3(2)(v) of the new controversial code, BNS 2023, Section 296 Cr.P.C. 2023, Section 462 Cr.P.C. 1898 and Section 338 Cr.P.C. 1898, considering that the applicant was at large.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted. Magistrate directed to grant bail under Section 3(2)(v) BNS 2023 and Section 462, 338 CrPC 1898.