Kanha Niyal v. State of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
This order grants anticipatory bail to three applicants in a criminal matter involving assault, intimidation, and property theft. The applicants, who were falsely implicated in a dhaba altercation, sought relief under Section 482 BNSS. The court allowed bail considering the mutual nature of the altercation evidenced by a counter FIR, the grating of bail to co-accused, and the lack of specific overt acts attributed to the applicants in the investigation material. The order mandates a personal bond with a surety and standard conditions of appearance and non-inducement.
What did the court decide?
Applicants granted anticipatory bail; directed to execute personal bond of Rs. 25,000/- with one surety in the like sum; to appear for interrogation as required; not to intimidate witnesses.