|Bombay High Court
Anticipatory Bail | Prima Facie Doubt from Witness Retraction in FIR Justifies Liberty Under BNSS Section 438 : Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court granted anticipatory bail when the complainant retracted the name of an accused, exposing a plausible case of false implication. With no criminal record and minor assault charges, the court emphasized that doubt arising from shifting testimony must tip the balance in favor of liberty, reinforcing that BNSS Section 438 protects against arbitrary arrest even when charges are technically cognizable.