Kuppayammal v. the Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioners were granted anticipatory bail, apprehending arrest for offences under various IPC sections. The respondent police argued that since the injured person died, a case under Section 174 Cr.P.C. was registered instead, and arrest would not occur. The court dismissed the petition for anticipatory bail on the ground that there was no apprehension of arrest.
What did the court decide?
The petition for anticipatory bail is dismissed on the ground that there is no apprehension of arrest.