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of <h1>High Court Grants Transit Anticipatory Bail in Commercial Dispute: Upholds Individual Liberty</h1> <h3>Amita Garg And 6 Others Versus State of U.P. And 3 Others</h3> Amita Garg And 6 Others Versus State of U.P. And 3 Others - TMI Issues:Grant of Transit Anticipatory BailAnalysis:The judgment by the High Court dealt with an application for transit anticipatory bail filed by multiple applicants in a case involving allegations under various sections of the Indian Penal Code. The applicants sought relief due to fears of arrest in a different state from where they resided. The applicants, including directors and employees of companies, were involved in a commercial transaction related to land development. The opposing party had allegedly not fulfilled their obligations, leading to reciprocal FIRs being lodged against each other.The court delved into the concept of anticipatory bail, distinguishing it from regular bail as a pre-arrest relief effective immediately upon arrest. The judgment highlighted the purpose of transit anticipatory bail, which allows the accused to reach a competent court before seeking regular anticipatory bail. The court emphasized that transit bail is temporary and does not automatically convert into anticipatory bail.Referring to a Bombay High Court judgment, the Allahabad High Court established that it had the authority to grant transit anticipatory bail to enable applicants to approach courts where the alleged offenses were registered. The judgment underscored the importance of safeguarding individual liberty and ensuring due process. The court granted transit bail to the applicants for a limited period, allowing them to seek appropriate relief in the concerned court.The judgment also cited a Supreme Court decision that declined to interfere with the Bombay High Court's order granting transit bail, extending the relief period. Subsequently, a recent Bombay High Court judgment reiterated the principles of granting transit anticipatory bail to facilitate approaching the appropriate court for relief. In light of these precedents, the Allahabad High Court granted transit bail to the applicants for a specified period, enabling them to seek relief in the court where the case was registered.In conclusion, the High Court allowed the application for transit anticipatory bail, emphasizing the applicants' right to liberty and the need for procedural fairness. The court directed the release of the applicants on transit bail, with specific conditions, for a limited period to enable them to seek appropriate relief in the concerned court.
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