Abdul Qayum v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail application allowed; High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi; A.B.A. No. 2079 of 2024; Arun Kumar Rai J.; 21st October 2024; petitioner Abdul Kaiyum @ Abdul Kayyum apprehending arrest; Complaint Case No. 54 of 2023; Judicial Magistrate 1st Class Godda; summons under Sections 323/498A IPC and Section 4 Dowry Prohibition Act; dowry demand and cruelty alleged by complainant OP No. 2 Bibi Sufra Khatoon @ Khurshida Khatoon; specific allegation flagged by complainant's counsel; mediation unsuccessful; complaint-case evidentiary material with complainant as basis for grant; surrender within four weeks; release on bail bond Rs. 10,000/- with two sureties of like amount each.
What did the court decide?
Privilege of anticipatory bail extended: petitioner to surrender before the learned Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Godda within four weeks and, on surrender, to be released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each, in connection with Complaint Case No. 54 of 2023.