STATE REP. BY THE C.B.I., NEW DELHI vs ANIL SHARMA

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's grant of anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure was improper in light of the serious allegations against the respondent under Section 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Court emphasized that custodial interrogation is essential for effective investigation, especially given the respondent's influential position. The Court overturned the High Court's order, asserting that the conditions for granting anticipatory bail were not met due to the potential for the respondent to evade investigation.