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SC: Anticipatory Bail Allowed under SC/ST Act Only if Prima Facie Offense isn't Established - (04 Sep 2025)

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SC has ruled that anticipatory bail under SC/ST Act can only be granted if no prima facie offense is established. It noted that if accusations u/s 3 of the Act lack merit and the offense is not clearly made out, courts can exercise discretion to grant anticipatory bail under Section 438 of CrPC.

Tags : ANTICIPATORY BAIL   PRIMA FACIE   OFFENSE  

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