Santosh Machhua v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought extension of time to surrender after anticipatory bail, citing absence in Bangalore and non-communication of the surrender condition by his lawyer. The court allowed a further two weeks to surrender with release on bail per the earlier ABA order, ruling out any further extension.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner given two more weeks from receipt of order to surrender before the Court below and be released on bail per A.B.A. No. 974/2023; no further extension.