Md. Hasam v. the State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
The Patna High Court granted anticipatory bail to three petitioners charged under Sections 365, 504, 506, and 34 of the IPC in connection with a false charge of abduction. The court relied on the victim's statement under Section 164 CrPC, which indicated the victim had left voluntarily, finding no case made out against the petitioners. Upon arrest, they must be released on bail subject to Section
What did the court decide?
Petitioners granted benefit of anticipatory bail; upon arrest, release on bail subject to conditions under Section 438(2) CrPC.