Supreme Court of India · 2008-10-16
ABHAY KUMAR vs STATE OF BIHAR
- Citation / case number
- SC 2007/18575
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ABHAY KUMAR
- Respondent
- STATE OF BIHAR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the deterioration of the relationship between spouses is not a valid ground for denying anticipatory bail, especially when other co-accused have been granted bail under similar circumstances. The Court allowed the appeal and directed the appellant to surrender before the trial court, which must then release the appellant on bail at its discretion. This decision emphasizes the need for consistent treatment of co-accused in bail matters.