In its recent pronouncement, the Jharkhand High Court underscored the absence of a universal standard governing the grant or denial of bail. It emphasized the discretionary authority vested in both the High Court and the Court of Session to adjudicate bail petitions on a case-specific basis.
Case Context: The instant matter pertains to an application for anticipatory bail concerning allegations under Sections 323, 498A, and 506 of the Indian Penal Code.
Petitioner’s Allegation: The petitioner contended that their anticipatory bail plea was summarily dismissed without due consideration.
Court’s Position: The court affirmed that the submission of a bail application necessitates scrupulous examination. It elucidated that bail determinations mandate a comprehensive evaluation of various factors and cannot be predicated solely on one aspect. Consequently, the High Court and the Court of Session retain discretionary authority to grant bail, subject to the peculiarities of each case, and may impose appropriate conditions as deemed necessary.
