Supreme Court of India · 2023-10-20
MUNILAKSHMI vs NARENDRA BABU
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/799
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MUNILAKSHMI
- Respondent
- NARENDRA BABU
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DIPANKAR DATTA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the grant of bail to Respondent No. 1 in a criminal case involving serious charges under IPC Sections 109, 120B, 201, 302, 450, 454 read with Section 34. The Court considered the facts of marital harassment, extramarital affair allegations, and prior FIRs filed by the complainant. The Court analyzed whether the bail granted by the High Court was justified given the gravity of the charges and the circumstances. Ultimately, the Court upheld the bail order, emphasizing the importance of balancing individual liberty with the nature of the allegations.