Case Law Analysis
|Punjab and Haryana High Court
Section 483 BNSS | Mere Lalkara Without Weapon Use Insufficient for Continued Custody Under Sections 307, 336 IPC : Punjab & Haryana HC Grants Bail
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that an accused who merely raised a provocative slogan (lalkara) and carried a weapon without using it cannot be denied bail under Sections 307 and 336 IPC. The court emphasized minimal role, completed investigation, and prolonged custody as grounds for release, setting a precedent for bail in non-violent participation cases.