#Section 482 BNS

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a compromise executed by a co-accused cannot be invoked to secure anticipatory bail for a non-signatory petitioner, even if the complainant later confirms the settlement in court. This reinforces that personal consent and direct engagement with the compromise are mandatory under Section 482 BNS, affecting how family members or indirect parties must structure settlements in financial fraud cases.

Chhattisgarh High Court grants anticipatory bail where 12-day delay in FIR and no medical injuries weaken prosecution's case, reinforcing need for credible allegations in modesty offences.

Chhattisgarh High Court grants anticipatory bail where seven-year delay in FIR, lack of documentary evidence, and retaliatory motive undermine prosecution credibility under Section 482 BNS.