KUYADAT ALI vs STATE OF U.P .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order granting interim protection from arrest to certain appellants under Section 173(2) of the Cr.P.C. while emphasizing the need for their cooperation in the investigation. The Court noted that the investigation was completed and a final report was filed, leading to the conclusion that the appeal had become moot. Consequently, the appellants were directed to surrender to the Trial Court, which was instructed to release them on bail upon furnishing bonds of Rs.10,000 each.