#clean antecedents

Patna High Court grants bail in a murder case under BNS 2023, emphasizing that a three-month unexplained FIR delay, clean antecedents, and the petitioner’s financial provisions for the victim’s children outweigh the allegations. The ruling reinforces that bail cannot be denied solely on gravity when investigation is complete and no incriminating evidence exists.

Patna High Court rules that 15 years of unblemished service and prior document verification negate dishonest intent in forgery allegations, mandating bail under Article 21. The judgment reinforces that prolonged incarceration without trial progress violates constitutional rights, even in serious IPC offences.