Punjab & Haryana High Court: Anticipatory Bail Can Be Granted Even in Serious Offences Based on Facts
Shruti Mahapatra
Punjab & Haryana High Court clarifies that anticipatory bail depends on facts and cannot be denied only due to seriousness of offence.
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