Subhakanta Aich v. State of Orissa
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in connection with pending proceedings under Sections 498-A, 323, 506, and 34 IPC. The court held that the offences were not punishable with imprisonment exceeding seven years and found no chance of the petitioner absconding.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail allowed; petitioner to be released on bail by arresting officer upon arrest in terms of Section 41 Cr.P.C.