TEESTA ATUL SETALVAD vs THE STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC for the appellants accused of cheating and conspiracy under Sections 420, 406, 468, 120B IPC and Section 72(A) of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The Court emphasized the balance between individual liberty and the need for effective investigation, ultimately denying the anticipatory bail application due to the serious nature of the allegations and the potential for tampering with evidence. The Court held that the appellants must face custodial interrogation to ensure a fair investigation.