It is appropriate case for grant of anticipatory bail when F.I.R. is lodged by way of counterblast to an earlier F.I.R lodged/complaint filed by the accused against the informant in near proximity of time

It is appropriate case for grant of anticipatory bail when F.I.R. is lodged by way of counterblast to an earlier F.I.R lodged/complaint filed by the accused against the informant in near proximity of time

The following can be considered as “appropriate cases” for grant of anticipatory bail to an accused apprehending arrest, even after submission of charge-sheet against the accused by the Investigating Officer of the police/after taking cognizance of offence against accused under Section 204 Cr.P.C. by the Court :- 1) Where the charge-sheet has been submitted by…

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Patna High Court Dismisses Anticipatory Bail Plea Filed Directly Under BNSS 2023 Without Approaching Sessions Court First

Patna High Court Dismisses Anticipatory Bail Plea Filed Directly Under BNSS 2023 Without Approaching Sessions Court First

Patna, July 18, 2025 – The Patna High Court, in a detailed and landmark judgment delivered by Hon’ble Justice Soni Shrivastavahas dismissed a criminal miscellaneous application filed directly under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023which corresponds to Section 438 of the CrPCciting lack of special or extraordinary circumstances for bypassing the…

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