Baby Devi Alias Radha Devi v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court allowed an application for bail to Baby Devi, an accused in a Section 304-B IPC case (dowry death). Despite being an absconder previously, she had appeared, and charges were framed. The court directed her release on bail after one year of custody.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner released on bail on Rs. 10,000 bond with two sureties of like amount, subject to one bailer being a close relative with landed property in Deoghar.