In Brief
Satender Kumar Antil, whose chargesheet was filed by the CBI, challenged non-bailable warrants issued against him for failing to appear after cognizance. The Supreme Court found prima facie no justification for custodial detention of a person who cooperated during investigation and was never arrested. The Court stayed the arrest warrant and execution of non-bailable warrants, allowing the petitioner to appear on the next date. The Court indicated it would lay down clear principles regarding unnecessary custody of cooperating accused persons.
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