Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Allahabad High Court Allows Anticipatory Bail for Absconder
The Allahabad High Court recently ruled that being declared an absconder does not prevent someone from applying for anticipatory bail.
A midwife nurse named Monika, who was charged with serious offenses related to the death of an unborn child, cheating, and criminal conspiracy, had been declared an absconder and had her anticipatory bail plea rejected by the trial court.
She argued that she was unable to appear in court because she was pregnant and had just given birth.
The High Court, considering her situation and relying on a previous Supreme Court judgment, granted her anticipatory bail.
The court emphasized that the declaration of being an absconder does not create an absolute bar on considering anticipatory bail applications.
Allahabad High Court allowed anticipatory bail for Monika, a midwife nurse declared an absconder.
Monika was charged under Sections 316, 420, 504, 120B of the IPC and relevant sections of the Medical Council Act, 1956.
The court ruled that the declaration of being an absconder does not create an absolute bar on considering anticipatory bail.
Monika's counsel argued that she was in labor and unable to appear in court when the non-bailable warrant was issued.
The High Court granted anticipatory bail, relying on the Supreme Court's judgment in Asha Dubey v. State of Madhya Pradesh.
- Who
- Monika, a midwife nurse
- What
- Anticipatory bail granted despite being declared an absconder
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Allahabad High Court, India
- Why
- Court found it a fit case considering her circumstances and the nature of accusations
- Applicant
- Monika, a midwife nurse
- Charges
- Sections 316, 420, 504, 120B of IPC and Medical Council Act, 1956
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Judge
- Justice Dr Gautam Chowdhary
- Key Legal Point
- Declaration as absconder does not bar anticipatory bail
- Relevant Case
- Asha Dubey v. State of Madhya Pradesh