Buchun Chaudhary @ Buchan Chaudhary v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Nauhatta Bench allowed bail to the petitioner, who was already in custody, pending trial for offences under Sections 147, 148, 341, 323, 324, 307, and 504 IPC, citing the duration of custody and trial delays due to Covid-19.
What did the court decide?
Relinquishment of the petitioner on provision of bail bond of Rs.20,000 with two sureties of the like amount, or personal bond if sureties are unavailable due to lockdown.