Anticipatory bail made absolute after investigation cooperation and no need for custodial interrogation, subject to statutory conditions.

Interim anticipatory bail was made absolute after the petitioner joined the investigation and the State confirmed that custodial interrogation was not required. In these circumstances, the Court held that the basis for continuing only interim protection no longer survived, while expressly refraining from expressing any view on the merits. The relief was continued subject to the statutory conditions governing anticipatory bail, and the petition was allowed.

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Issues: Whether the interim anticipatory bail granted to the petitioner should be made absolute.

Analysis: The petitioner had joined the investigation, and the State confirmed that he was not required for custodial interrogation. In these circumstances, and without expressing any opinion on the merits, the basis for continuing only interim protection no longer survived. The relief was made subject to the statutory conditions governing anticipatory bail.

Conclusion: The interim bail was made absolute and the petition was allowed.

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