Anticipatory bail and custodial interrogation: refusal upheld where investigation risk and evidence tampering were concerns.

Anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code was considered in light of the need for custodial interrogation and the risk of interference with investigation. The Court noted that detention may be justified where effective investigation could be impeded or evidence tampered with. On the facts presented, it found no good reason to disturb the High Court's refusal of bail at that stage, and anticipatory bail was not granted.

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Issues: Whether anticipatory bail should be granted where the investigating agency asserted the need for custodial interrogation and the possibility of interference with the investigation.

Analysis: The petition sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The Court noted that, in considering bail, the necessity of detention for effective investigation and the possibility of obstruction of the investigation or tampering with evidence are relevant factors. On the facts presented, the Court found no good reason to interfere with the High Court's refusal of bail at that stage.

Conclusion: Anticipatory bail was not granted.

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