Hajera Khatun v. the State of Assam
Case brief
What is this about?
The Gauhati High Court rejected a pre-arrest bail application filed under Section 438 Cr.P.C. Medical and witness reports indicated the victim was tortured and administered poison by the petitioner's mother-in-law. Due to the severity of the chastise and complicity, the court found it unfit to grant bail.
What did the court decide?
Pre-arrest bail petition rejected; case returns to police.