In Brief
The Supreme Court quashed a High Court order granting interim protection from arrest to a respondent in an anticipatory bail application involving serious criminal charges—including rape (IPC §376), sodomy, harassment, and cybercrime offences. The Court held that when a High Court grants such protective relief, it must record reasoned justification for exercising its extraordinary jurisdiction. The impugned order contained no reasons. The Supreme Court remitted the matter for fresh consideration by the High Court with proper reasons, and ensured the complainant would have an opportunity to be heard.
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