SUPREME COURT: HIGH COURTS AND SESSIONS COURTS CAN GRANT TRANSIT ANTICIPATORY BAIL UNDER SECTION 438, Cr.P.C. IN CASES WHERE THE FIR HAS BEEN LODGED IN A DIFFERENT STATE

Published On: 23/11/2023

Practice Area: Dispute Resolution

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In a landmark decision, the Hon’ble Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Anticipatory Bail, allowing High Courts and Sessions Courts to grant this protective measure even when the FIR is registered in a different state. This ruling overturn previous restrictive interpretations and ensures wider access to pre-arrest protection.