Prima Facie Inclined To Hold That Accused Under Custody In One Case Can Seek Anticipatory Bail In Another Case, Says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today agreed to consider the legal question whether anticipatory bail can be granted when the accused is arrested in another case. The bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud, while hearing a criminal matter, noted that a brief question of law pertained- whether a person who is already arrested under one set of criminal charges in one case can be given anticipatory bail in another...