Anticipatory bail confirmed after accused joined investigation and no further custodial need remained.

Anticipatory bail was confirmed where the petitioner had joined the investigation in compliance with the interim order and the State did not dispute that no further investigation was required. On that basis, the continued restraint was no longer justified, and the interim protection was made absolute on the standard conditions applicable under Section 438(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

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Issues: Whether the petitioner was entitled to confirmation of anticipatory bail and making the interim bail absolute.

Analysis: The petitioner had joined the investigation in compliance with the interim order. The State did not dispute that the petitioner was no longer required for any further investigation. In these circumstances, the basis for continued restraint did not survive, and the relief could be confirmed on the conditions applicable to anticipatory bail.

Conclusion: The petition was allowed and the interim anticipatory bail was made absolute subject to the conditions under Section 438(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

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