Anticipatory bail and custodial interrogation in forgery allegations led to refusal of pre-arrest protection.

Anticipatory bail was refused in a matter involving allegations of forgery, cheating, criminal breach of trust and allied acts. The Court treated the accusations of document manipulation, false vouchers and dishonest misappropriation as serious, and held that custodial interrogation was necessary to investigate the alleged forgery and related conduct. On that basis, the petitioners were not granted the privilege of anticipatory bail.

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Issues: Whether the petitioners were entitled to anticipatory bail in connection with the alleged offences of forgery, cheating, criminal breach of trust and allied acts.

Analysis: The allegation involved serious accusations of manipulation of documents, false vouchers and dishonestly misappropriating a substantial amount. The Court also noted that custodial interrogation was required during the investigation to unearth the details of the alleged forgery and related conduct.

Conclusion: Anticipatory bail was declined and the petitioners were not granted the privilege of anticipatory bail.

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