Case Law Analysis
|Punjab and Haryana High Court
Section 482 BNSS | Negligence Without Criminal Intent Insufficient for Custodial Arrest in Religious Sentiment Cases : Punjab & Haryana HC
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that mere negligence in handling sacred texts, absent criminal intent or active participation, does not warrant custodial interrogation. The decision underscores that anticipatory bail under BNSS Section 482 must be granted where allegations are based on documentary evidence and delayed FIRs, particularly in cases involving religious sentiments.