MARUTI NIVRUTTI NAVALE vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the anticipatory bail application filed by the appellant under Section 438 CrPC, emphasizing that the allegations of cheating and forgery under Sections 420, 465, 468, and 471 IPC were serious in nature. The Court reiterated that anticipatory bail is not a matter of right and must be granted judiciously, particularly when the accused is involved in a trust-related dispute. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision.