The State Of Telangana vs Habib Abdullah Jeelani & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's exercise of inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC cannot extend to restraining the police from arresting accused persons during an investigation, as this resembles anticipatory bail, which is not within the scope of such powers. The Court emphasized that while the High Court can quash an FIR under certain conditions, it cannot interfere with the police's statutory right to investigate a cognizable offense. The order of the High Court was set aside, affirming the necessity of custodial interrogation in this case.