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non-absconding conduct

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Section 438 CrPC | Void Marriage & Non-Absconding Conduct Justify Anticipatory Bail in 498A Case : Patna HC
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|Patna High Court

Section 438 CrPC | Void Marriage & Non-Absconding Conduct Justify Anticipatory Bail in 498A Case : Patna HC

Patna High Court grants anticipatory bail in a 498A IPC case, holding that a void marriage and consistent court cooperation negate flight risk, reinforcing that personal liberty under Section 438 CrPC must be assessed on factual realities rather than mere allegations. The ruling underscores that void marital status and absence of absconding tendencies can outweigh statutory presumptions in dowry harassment cases.