03 July 2024 Anticipatory Bail >> Criminal Law   |   Investigation >> Criminal Law  

In a recent case, the Supreme Court of India granted anticipatory bail to a husband accused of various offenses by his wife. The High Court had granted anticipatory bail on the condition that the husband deposit ?6 lakh (600,000 rupees). However, the Supreme Court removed this condition.

The wife had filed a police report against her husband for offenses including cruelty, criminal breach of trust, uttering obscene words, and criminal intimidation. Apprehending arrest, the husband sought anticipatory bail from the High Court, which was granted with the aforementioned condition of depositing ?6 lakh.

The husband challenged this condition in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court's decision scrapped the cash deposit requirement, allowing the anticipatory bail to stand with any other conditions imposed by the High Court remaining in effect.

The wife did not appear during the Supreme Court hearing. Additionally, the husband is required to appear before the investigating officer within a week from the court's order.

This case highlights the Supreme Court's focus on balancing personal liberty with the need for investigation in cases of anticipatory bail. While the husband was granted bail, he is still subject to the ongoing investigation.