Case Note & Summary
The case involved an appeal by Purushottam Meena against the State of Bihar concerning the grant of bail. The Supreme Court of India, in its order dated March 22, 2013, reviewed the peculiar facts and circumstances surrounding the case. The appellant sought relief from coercive action, which was initially granted by the court on January 9, 2012, with a notice issued to the respondents. Upon reviewing the records, the court decided to make the earlier order absolute, thereby granting bail to the appellant under the conditions outlined in Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. The court emphasized the necessity for the appellant to comply with these conditions as part of the bail grant. The appeal was disposed of accordingly, affirming the court's decision to allow bail while ensuring adherence to the stipulated conditions.
Headnote
A) Criminal Procedure - Bail - Conditions for Granting Bail - Section 438 Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 - The court granted bail to the appellant while imposing conditions as stipulated under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. The court made its earlier order absolute, ensuring that the appellant abides by the specified conditions. Held that the appellant is entitled to bail under the specified conditions (Paras 1-4).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the appellant is entitled to bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court granted bail to the appellant under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, making the earlier order absolute and imposing conditions for compliance.
Law Points
- Bail
- Conditions
- Criminal Procedure Code
- 1973
- Section 438
