Supreme Court of India

Shobhan Singh Khanka v. The State of Jharkhand

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Reported as [2012] 2 S.C.R. 663
Bench P. Sathasivam and J. Chelameswar JJ.
Decided 30 March 2012

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What the Court ordered

We hold that the appellant has made out a case for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Code.

Judgment, page 9

From the headnote

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973: 8 s.438 - Anticipatory bail - Criminal proceedings against c Chairman and Members of State Public Service Commission and Examiners regarding large scale bungling and manipulation of marks - Inquiry by Vigilance department - FIR lodged - Appellant, an Expert also arraigned as an accused - Application for anticipatory bail of appellant rejected by 0 Special Judge and High Court - Held: Considering the limited a/legation against the appellant in the FIR and other details, his academic qualifications including the fact that he does not belong to the State and has

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