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In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court laid down the principle — “Blanket Order of…

Gurbaksh Singh Sibbia v. State of Punjab rejected a generally worded anticipatory-bail order covering every possible offence. The applicant must disclose concrete grounds…

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In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court laid down the principle — “Blanket Order of Anticipatory Bail should not generally be passed”?

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Gurbaksh Singh Sibbia v. State of Punjab rejected a generally worded anticipatory-bail order covering every possible offence. The applicant must disclose concrete grounds for apprehending arrest, so the protection must relate to identifiable accusations rather than provide permanent immunity from arrest.

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