Supreme Court of India · 2021-05-28
NATHU SINGH vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/5071
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- NATHU SINGH
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIRUDDHA BOSE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the legality of anticipatory bail granted by the High Court to the accused in two separate cases involving allegations of dowry death and related offenses. The Court emphasized the need for a balance between the rights of the accused and the interests of justice, ultimately deciding to uphold the High Court's order allowing the accused time to surrender while seeking regular bail. The judgment reinforces the principle that anticipatory bail can be granted with conditions to prevent misuse of the legal process.