Jailed accused can seek anticipatory bail in another criminal case: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday held that an accused, who is in custody in a case, is entitled to seek anticipatory bail in another matter if not arrested. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was dealing with a legal question as to whether a jailed accused is entitled to apply for the pre-arrest bail in another criminal case..