Anticipatory bail confirmed where interim protection was complied with and no interference with investigation or witnesses was shown.

Interim protection in a GST-related anticipatory bail matter was made absolute because the petitioner complied with the conditions earlier imposed and there was no material showing intimidation of witnesses, interference with the investigation, or failure to join investigation when required. In these circumstances, the Court found no basis to continue withholding final relief and confirmed anticipatory bail subject to the same terms and conditions as the interim orders.

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Issues: Whether the petitioner was entitled to have the interim protection in an anticipatory bail matter under GST-related allegations made absolute.

Analysis: The petitioner had been under interim protection and the Court noted that the conditions imposed earlier had been complied with. During the period of protection, there was no allegation of intimidation of witnesses, interference with the investigation, or failure to join the investigation when required. In these circumstances, the Court found no justification to continue withholding final relief.

Conclusion: The interim protection was made absolute, and the petitioner was granted anticipatory bail subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the interim orders.

Ratio Decidendi: Where an accused on interim protection complies with imposed conditions and there is no material showing interference with investigation or witnesses, interim anticipatory bail may be confirmed and made absolute.

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