Sadique Hussain Alias Sadik Hussain v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court allowed a renewed bail application by a petitioner charged with cheating and criminal conspiracy under the Indian Penal Code. Acknowledging the petitioner had been in custody since January 2023 based on the one-year rule argument, the Court ordered his release on security deposit and bond with specific conditions, overriding an earlier order rejecting the application on merits.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner released on bail on security deposit of Rs.25,000 and furnishing of bail bond of Rs.25,000 with two sureties, one of whom must be a close relative.