Supreme Court of India · 2013-03-22
PURUSHOTTAM MEENA vs STATE OF BIHAR
- Citation / case number
- SC 2011/38247
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- PURUSHOTTAM MEENA
- Respondent
- STATE OF BIHAR
- Author
- JAGDISH SINGH KHEHAR H.L. DATTU
- Bench
- JAGDISH SINGH KHEHAR H.L. DATTU
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the order granting anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, to the appellant, Purushottam Meena, emphasizing the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case. The Court made the earlier order absolute, ensuring that the appellant complies with the stipulated conditions of bail. The appeal was disposed of in favor of the appellant, allowing him to avoid coercive action during the pendency of the case.