PANKAJ JAIN vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court examined the interpretation of Section 88 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, in the context of a criminal proceeding involving the appellant and others under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Court held that the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's writ petition was justified, emphasizing the necessity of the appellant's presence in court and the implications of non-bailable warrants issued under Sections 82 and 83 Cr.P.C. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's orders.