Lal Bahadur Rai and Ors. v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
The Patna High Court allowed an application for anticipatory bail filed by thirteen accused persons charged with offences under various sections of the Indian Penal Code related to assault with lathi and farsa in a fist fight. Reliance was placed on the lack of specific allegations against most petitioners and the absence of grievous injuries.
What did the court decide?
Application for anticipatory bail allowed; petitioners released upon arrest/surrender within six weeks on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000 each with two sureties.