SUDHIR vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to the appellants under Sections 409, 420, 467, 468, 477A of the IPC and Section 13(1)(d) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Court found substantial evidence of misappropriation of funds by the appellants, who were public officials, in connection with drinking water schemes. The Court emphasized the seriousness of the allegations and the need for custodial interrogation, thereby affirming the High Court's decision.