Bithal Nath Tripathi @ Dr. Vithal Nath Tripathi and Ors. v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
This criminal appeal concerns bail for appellants facing SC/ST atrocity charges in Bihar under Sections 147, 148, 323, 354, 509, 506 of IPC and corresponding provisions of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The High Court granted bail on ₹25,000 each with sureties.
What did the court decide?
Appellants released on bail on furnishing bond of ₹25,000 each with two sureties of like amount, to appear within six weeks or upon arrest/surrender.