Lakhpati Singh v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Judge Ananda Sen granted bail to Lakhpati Singh, an accused in an attempt to murder case (IPC 395), who was not named in the FIR. Despite a confessional statement, the court noted lack of incriminating evidence against him and directed his release on surety bond.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner released on bail on furnishing a bond of Rs. 10,000 with two sureties of the like amount each.