The issue before the apex court was whether anticipatory bail can be granted by a court which is not located within the State where the FIR was lodged.
The top court had in March this year issued notice on the plea filed by a complainant who had lodged a first information report (FIR) in Rajasthan, but the accused-husband was granted anticipatory bail by a Bengaluru district judge.
The complaint involved allegations of dowry demands.
Senior Advocate K Paul, appearing for the woman, pointed out that different High Courts have taken divergent views in the matter and the apex court needs to settle the position of law.
The woman’s plea was filed through advocate Rishi Malhotra.
Story to be updated.
Source: Barandbench
