Rajasthan High Court rules that anticipatory bail in cheque bounce cases under Section 138 NI Act requires prima facie evidence of dishonest intent at issuance, not just subsequent dishonour.
Madhya Pradesh High Court grants anticipatory bail in matrimonial dispute disguised as robbery case, emphasizing delay in FIR and non-necessity of custodial interrogation under Section 438 CrPC.
Kerala High Court clarifies transit bail jurisdiction under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, allowing temporary protection for accused facing inter-state arrest.
Madhya Pradesh High Court grants anticipatory bail where dual prosecutions arise from identical facts, emphasizing protection against multiplicity of proceedings under BNSS.
Madhya Pradesh High Court grants anticipatory bail to accused under SC/ST Act, emphasizing cooperation with investigation and absence of absconding risk over automatic denial.
Madhya Pradesh High Court grants anticipatory bail subject to staged deposit of Rs.50 lakhs, establishing a new precedent for financial fraud cases under Section 438 CrPC.
Madhya Pradesh High Court grants anticipatory bail in SC/ST (POA) Act case, holding that Section 18 does not apply without caste-based animus. Key precedent for bail in false implication cases.
The Jharkhand High Court holds that bail cannot be cancelled merely for non-compliance with mediation settlement terms, reinforcing statutory confidentiality and established bail jurisprudence.
Uttarakhand High Court grants anticipatory bail where FIR is delayed and cross-cases exist, affirming that procedural irregularities and retaliatory complaints do not negate bail eligibility under Section 438 CrPC.
Uttarakhand High Court reinforces Supreme Court's *Arnesh Kumar* guidelines, mandating strict adherence to Section 41-A CrPC for offences punishable with less than 7 years imprisonment.
Chhattisgarh High Court grants anticipatory bail to applicant after Supreme Court overturned co-accused's rejection, affirming individual assessment under Section 482 BNS.
Madhya Pradesh High Court grants anticipatory bail to wife accused of abetting suicide under Section 306 IPC, emphasizing separation and lack of direct involvement.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that subsequent FIR alone cannot justify cancellation of anticipatory bail; very cogent supervening circumstances required under Section 439(2) Cr.P.C.
Madhya Pradesh High Court grants anticipatory bail in POCSO case, holding that genuine consent and delayed FIR may negate presumption of non-consent under Section 63 POCSO Act.
Uttarakhand High Court grants anticipatory bail in case involving Section 69 & 89 B.N.S. 2023, holding that consensual relations based on false marriage promise require proof of dishonest intent, not mere allegation.