In Brief
A journalist challenged the High Court's rejection of his anticipatory bail application in a case stemming from a matrimonial dispute. His wife filed multiple complaints alleging dowry harassment, fraud, forgery, and offences under domestic violence laws. The Supreme Court found the successive complaints were motivated by vengeance rather than genuine criminal charges, especially since the appellant had already been granted bail in the first case for lack of prima facie evidence. The Court allowed the appeal and granted anticipatory bail on condition that the appellant furnish a personal bond, remain available for interrogation, refrain from tampering with evidence, and not leave India without court permission.
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