In Brief
The appellant was accused of bigamy (marrying Karamveer Kaur while still married to the second respondent) under sections of the IPC relating to cruelty, cheating, and criminal breach of trust. The High Court rejected his anticipatory bail application, partly relying on a petition filed by Karamveer Kaur under the Hindu Marriage Act. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that the High Court had overlooked the critical fact that Karamveer Kaur's petition was withdrawn. With no criminal history, the parties still living together, and the key corroborating evidence gone, the Court granted anticipatory bail on conditions.
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