Anticipatory bail confirmed after cooperation with investigation and no further custodial interrogation was required.

The petitioner had joined the investigation in compliance with earlier directions, and the State confirmed that no further custodial interrogation was required. In those circumstances, the interim protection was made absolute and anticipatory bail was confirmed, subject to the petitioner cooperating with any future investigation and complying with the statutory conditions attached to anticipatory bail.

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Issues: Whether the petitioner was entitled to confirmation of anticipatory bail and continuation of interim protection.

Analysis: The petitioner had joined the investigation in compliance with earlier orders. The State confirmed that the petitioner was no longer required for further investigation or custodial interrogation. In these circumstances, the interim protection was made absolute, with the petitioner required to cooperate with future investigation and comply with the statutory conditions attached to anticipatory bail.

Conclusion: Anticipatory bail was confirmed in favour of the petitioner.

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