In Brief
R. Elavazhagan appealed against a High Court order that cancelled his anticipatory bail and directed further investigation while he was on regular bail. The Supreme Court held that the appellant cannot use the appeal to stall the investigation. The Court disposed of the appeal while directing the appellant to cooperate with the investigation. It clarified that if the appellant fails to cooperate, the Investigating Officer may seek cancellation of his regular bail before the competent court.
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