Barkat Ahmad v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail plea in a matrimonial cruelty case; parties appeared in court and agreed to live together. Court granted provisional bail for six months on arrest or surrender within six weeks, subject to Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. conditions, with confirmation by the court below upon verifying cohabitation.
What did the court decide?
Provisional bail for six months on arrest/surrender within six weeks; Rs.25,000 bond with two like sureties; court below to confirm after verifying cohabitation.