MD Meraj Ansari v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Jharkhand rejected the petitioner's prayer for anticipatory bail in a case alleging 498-A IPC and dowry harassment. The court found allegations of physical assault and non-compliance with prior compromises sufficient to deny bail.
What did the court decide?
Prayer for anticipatory bail rejected; petitioner directed to surrender before the Court below seeking regular bail.
What the court decided
THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
A.B.A. No. 4766 of 2022
Md. Meraj Ansari …… Petitioner
Versus
- The State of Jharkhand
- Bilks Perween ……Opposite parties
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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PRADEEP KUMAR SRIVASTAVA
----- For the Petitioner : Mr. Jitendra Nath Upadhyay, Advocate For the State : Mrs. Mohua Palit, A.P.P. For the Informant : Mrs. Seema Singh, Advocate
Order No.07/ Dated:05.01.2023
Heard learned counsel for the parties.
Apprehending his arrest in connection with Mahila P.S. Case No. 04 of 2021 instituted under Sections 323, 498-A and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and under Section 3/4 of Dowry Prohibition Act, the petitioner has moved this Court for grant of privilege of anticipatory bail.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to the grant of anticipatory bail in a case alleging cruelty and dowry harassment.
Whether the conduct of the petitioner warrants denial of anticipatory bail due to nature of allegations and failure to abide by compromises.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Md. Meraj Ansari
- respondent
The State of Jharkhand
- respondent
Bilks Perween
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Jharkhand HC
- Decided on
- · January
- Registered
- Case no.
- A.B.A./4766/2022
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