Aditya Kishore Aditya v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail granted by Patna High Court (Chandra Shekhar Jha, J.) on 03-02-2026 in CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.63274 of 2024 arising from Mahila P.S. Case No.19 of 2023, District Bhojpur. Offences: Sections 341, 323, 504, 506, 498-A read with 34 IPC and Sections 3 and 4 Dowry Prohibition Act; allegation of cruelty over demand of a four-wheeler. Bail granted on basis of settlement through Annexure-4 joint compromise petition before Family Court in Matrimonial Case No.130 of 2024 (marriage dissolution, maintenance and custody settled); bail bond Rs.10,000/- with two like sureties, subject to Section 438(2) CrPC / Section 482(2) BNSS conditions. Keywords: anticipatory bail, matrimonial dispute, dowry, compromise/settlement, omnibus allegations, S.438 CrPC, S.482 BNSS.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted - petitioner to be released on bail in the event of arrest or surrender within four weeks, on bail bond of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each, subject to conditions under Section 438(2) CrPC / Section 482(2) BNSS.