Sabita Paul vs The State Of West Bengal
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Case Significance
Sabita Paul vs The State Of West Bengal is a Supreme Court of India decision dated March 22, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-245). The mother of the prime accused in a cybercrime case (secret photographs and blackmail/extortion) had her anticipatory bail cancelled by the High Court Division Bench. The Supreme Court restored the anticipatory bail, applying the parity principle since the prime accused son (who conducted the actual blackmail) was already on bail, and finding the appellant's role was secondary and dependent on her son's actions. Appeal allowed. The bench comprised Justices Sanjay Karol and Vikram Nath. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sanjay Karol.
Summary
The mother of the prime accused in a cybercrime case (secret photographs and blackmail/extortion) had her anticipatory bail cancelled by the High Court Division Bench. The Supreme Court restored the anticipatory bail, applying the parity principle since the prime accused son (who conducted the actual blackmail) was already on bail, and finding the appellant's role was secondary and dependent on her son's actions. Appeal allowed.
What was the outcome of Sabita Paul vs The State Of West Bengal?
The mother of the prime accused in a cybercrime case (secret photographs and blackmail/extortion) had her anticipatory bail cancelled by the High Court Division Bench. The Supreme Court restored the a...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-245)