Babita v. State of Punjab and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner filed a petition under Section 438 CrPC seeking anticipatory bail. The court noted a prior interim order dated 15.05.2012 granting bail if arrest occurred. Despite notices, the respondents failed to execute the sale deed though the underlying agreement was undisputed. The court made the interim order absolute and disposed of the petition.
What did the court decide?
The order dated 15.05.2012 was made absolute; if the petitioner is arrested, they will be released on bail to the satisfaction of the Arresting Officer/Investigating Officer.