Application for Anticipatory Bail Before the High Court (India)
Updated 24 July 2026
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.
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 .
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