2021 (2) TMI 1220 - SC - Indian Laws

Seeking grant of bail - Arrest in a case under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 - procedure contained in Section 41 Cr.P.C. fulfilled or not - HELD THAT - Notice issued in both the petitions, and the Judgment of the High Court is stayed. The petitioner is released on ad-interim bail on conditions to the satisfaction of the trial court. There shall be stay of the production warrants as well.

Summary

The Supreme Court issued notice in two petitions and stayed the High Court's judgment. The petitioner was released on ad-interim bail with conditions. Stay was granted on production warrants. The arrest procedure under Section 41 Cr.P.C. was not followed.