|Bombay High Court
Section 438 CrPC | Complainant’s Withdrawal of Allegations Mandates Anticipatory Bail Consideration: Bombay HC Aurangabad
Bombay High Court Aurangabad Bench ruled that once a complainant retracts allegations, courts must factor this in anticipatory bail proceedings, emphasizing natural justice and procedural safeguards. The judgment underscores that retracted statements cannot be ignored, even if the prosecution opposes bail on grounds of prior withdrawal or procedural history.