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Issues: Whether the applicant was entitled to anticipatory bail in connection with the FIR, having regard to the allegations of cheating and the connected GST-related allegations.
Analysis: The applicant was alleged to have received money from the informant, but the dispute on that aspect appeared to be civil in nature. The applicant expressed willingness, without prejudice, to deposit half of the principal amount before the trial court. The Court also noted that allegations relating to GST offences would fall within the domain of the GST department, that no notice had been received from that department, and that the applicant had no criminal antecedents. These factors were considered sufficient to grant protection under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Conclusion: Anticipatory bail was granted in favour of the applicant, subject to the stipulated conditions, including cooperation with the investigation and deposit of the specified amount before the trial court.
Final Conclusion: The applicant obtained pre-arrest bail with conditions, while the investigation and trial were left to proceed in accordance with law.
Ratio Decidendi: Anticipatory bail may be granted where the dispute appears substantially civil, the applicant shows willingness to secure the claim, there are no antecedents, and the allegations do not displace the balance in favour of pre-arrest protection.