B.Anandan v. the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner apprehending arrest under sections 420, 409, and 464 of IPC. The police were directed to complete the pending enquiry within four weeks without arresting the petitioner or registering an FIR unless a prima facie case was established.
What did the court decide?
Police directed to complete enquiry within four weeks without arresting the petitioner; arrest barred during this period.