In Brief
The Supreme Court allowed an appeal by Rani Dudeja against the High Court's rejection of her anticipatory bail petition. The High Court had rejected the petition solely on the ground that she had previously filed and withdrawn a similar petition. The Supreme Court held that the doctrine of res judicata does not apply to bail applications, and that changed circumstances warrant fresh consideration on merits. The Court set aside the High Court's order and remitted the matter for reconsideration on the merits of the fresh application.
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