Prince Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
The Patna High Court granted anticipatory bail to three petitioners facing criminal charges for assault under the Indian Penal Code. The court noted the simple nature of injuries, the counter-blast nature of the case, and a seven-day delay in FIR registration. Bail was allowed subject to conditions and a bond of Rs. 10,000.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail allowed for six weeks if arrested or surrender before the court below, upon furnishing a bail bond of Rs. 10,000 with two sureties.