JASKARAN SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order denying anticipatory bail to the appellant under Sections 498A, 494, 406, 420, and 120B IPC. The Court found that the High Court failed to consider the withdrawal of a prior petition under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, and noted the absence of any criminal antecedents against the appellant. The Court held that the appellant is entitled to anticipatory bail, subject to conditions of cooperation with the investigation.