Rishabh Mishra v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought anticipatory bail in a rape case where the complaint was lodged over a year after a consensual relationship between two adult college students ended when the petitioner refused to marry. Finding the relationship consensual, the judge granted anticipatory bail on surrender within two weeks.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted on surrender; bail bonds Rs. 25,000 with two like sureties, subject to CrPC 438(2) conditions.