Madesh v. State Rep by
Case brief
What is this about?
In a petition for anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C., the Madras High Court directed the respondent police to complete their pending enquiry within four weeks. The court granted interim relief prohibiting the arrest of the petitioner until the enquiry concludes, directing registration of an FIR only if a prima facie case is made out.
What did the court decide?
Order directed police to complete enquiry within four weeks and not arrest petitioner; anticipatory bail granted pending enquiry conclusion.