Pankaj Harijan v. the State of Jharkhand
Anticipatory Bail Application – High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand HC, A.B.A. No.2541 of 2024, decided 21.11.2024 (Rajesh Shankar, J.). Applicant Pankaj Harijan feared arrest in Mahagama P.S. Case No.231 of 2023 (IPC Sections 498A/323/504/379; Dowry Prohibition Act Sections 3/4), pending before JM 1st Class, Godda. Anticipatory bail application DISPOSED OF without any view on merits; petitioner directed to seek REGULAR BAIL at Trial Court within three weeks, disposal to comply strictly with Supreme Court guidelines in Satender Kumar Antil v. CBI (2022 (10) SCC 51; 2024 (9) SCC 198). Opp. Parties: State of Jharkhand (Mrs. Shweta Singh, APP); Sushma Kumari (Mr. Rakesh Ranjan); petitioner represented by Mr. Kamdeo Pandey.
What did the court decide?
No anticipatory bail granted directly; petitioner directed to appear and seek regular bail before the concerned Trial Court within three weeks, disposal thereof to follow Satender Kumar Antil guidelines.