Rupesh Kumar v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Jharkhand granted bail to the petitioner, an accused in a criminal case alleging relationship with an informant. Release was ordered on the grounds that a medical examination found no pregnancy, the relationship appeared consensual, and the couple had resided together for a short, specific period (20-22 days).
What did the court decide?
The petitioner is directed to be released on bail on furnishing a bond of Rs. 10,000 with two sureties of like amount each.