In Brief
The appellant sought anticipatory bail protection under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure after the High Court denied it in connection with an FIR registered in 2017. The Supreme Court granted the appeal, holding that pre-arrest bail was warranted. The Court ordered the appellant's release on bond of Rs. 25,000 with two sureties of equal amount, subject to standard conditions under Section 438(2) and the appellant's cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
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