Application for Anticipatory Bail Before the High Court (India) by OLL
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APPLICATION FOR ANTICIPATORY BAIL
BEFORE HIGH COURT
In the High Court at …………..
(Criminal Miscellaneous Jurisdiction)
In the matter of an Application for anticipatory bail under section 439, Cr PC
Shri……………………………………..……
son of Shri………………………………...
residing at……………….....................
............................................................................................................ Petitioner
versus
The State ............................................................................................ Respondent
To
Chief Justice and His Companion Justices of the Hon'ble Court
The humble petition of …………., the petitioner above-named
RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH:-
1. That petitioner being an eminent trader with a long-standing business in ……………… and being an income-tax and sales-tax assessee.
2. Petitioner permanently reside in ………………...
3. Due to personal enmity, my neighbour, Mr ……………..., lodged a vexatious complaint against the petitioner before police alleging hurt..
4. That factually complainant intents humiliating/harassing applicant and tarnishing his image in society..
5. Your petitioner fears that by said complaint the police may arrest petitioner by throwing the petitioner to mental harassment, trouble and physical inconvenience.
6. That the petitioner undertakes to obey all the terms/conditions as imposed upon him on order of bail.
7. That if anticipatory bail is not allowed the petitioner will suffer irreparable injury.
8. That the application is made bona fide and in the interest of justice.
The petitioner humbly prays that Your Lordships may kindly pleased to instruct if petitioner being arrested concerning this case the petitioner will be released on bail immediately/or may pass such other order/orders as Your Lordships may deem proper and fit.
And your petitioner is duty bound, shall ever pray.
Advocate.
Signature of Petitioner.
Verification
I, Shri………………………………………..……… son of Shri……………………………………….….., by occupation business, residing at………………………………………………………………………………………...… .................. do hereby solemnly affirm and say as follows:
1. I am the petitioner above-named. I know the facts of this case and I am able to depose thereto.
2. The statements in paragraphs 1 to 8 in the foregoing petition are true to my knowledge and belief.
3. I sign this verification on the …… day………….. in ……………………..
Solemnly affirmed by the said Shri………………day of ………………. in the Court at .
DEPONENT
This document is a formal application for anticipatory bail to be filed before a High Court in India. It is used by individuals who fear arrest due to a complaint and seek a court order for release on bail in the event of such an arrest.
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What is this template?
This is a criminal court filing used to seek pre-arrest bail under the Code of Criminal Procedure in India. It contains a formal prayer to the Chief Justice and a verification section for the deponent. It is not an application for regular bail after an arrest has already occurred.
When should you use it?
Use this template when a client fears arrest based on a false or malicious complaint and seeks protection from the High Court. Use an Application for Regular Bail if the individual is already in police or judicial custody.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | Grounds for Application | States the petitioner's status as an income-tax assessee and alleges the complaint is a vexatious attempt at humiliation by a neighbour. |
| 6 | Undertaking | The petitioner commits to obeying all terms and conditions imposed by the Court as part of the bail order. |
| Prayer | Prayer | Requests that the Court instruct police to release the petitioner immediately if arrested in connection with the specified case. |
| Verification | Verification | Requires the deponent to solemnly affirm that the statements in paragraphs 1 to 8 are true to their knowledge. |
Who it's for
- an individual in India fearing arrest following a vexatious police complaint
- a legal practitioner filing a criminal miscellaneous application in a High Court
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