Bhajan Singh v. State of Punjab
Case brief
What is this about?
In a criminal miscellaneous petition regarding bail, the High Court granted release to a petitioner over 70 years of age accused of dowry harassment. The court, without expressing an opinion on merits, allowed the petition based on the petitioner's age, remote chance of evidence tamper, and likelihood of a long trial.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner is ordered to be released on bail by furnishing bail bonds/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the trial Court.