https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=165239 Anticipatory bail under Section 438 is a broad, discretionary safeguard against unjustified arrest and is intended to protect personal liberty before arrest. The power cannot be confined by rigid importation of the restrictions governing regular bail under Sections 437 and 439. Its exercise depends on case-specific judicial assessment, including the seriousness of the accusation, risk of absconding, possible interference with witnesses, and the public interest. At the same time, anticipatory bail cannot operate as blanket protection for all future accusations; relief must be tied to specific facts and the offence or offences for which arrest is reasonably apprehended, and conditions may be imposed to preserve cooperation and investigation. en-us Wed, 09 Apr 1980 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:45:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=165239 Anticipatory bail under Section 438 is a broad, discretionary safeguard against unjustified arrest and is intended to protect personal liberty before arrest. The power cannot be confined by rigid importation of the restrictions governing regular bail under Sections 437 and 439. Its exercise depends on case-specific judicial assessment, including the seriousness of the accusation, risk of absconding, possible interference with witnesses, and the public interest. At the same time, anticipatory bail cannot operate as blanket protection for all future accusations; relief must be tied to specific facts and the offence or offences for which arrest is reasonably apprehended, and conditions may be imposed to preserve cooperation and investigation. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 09 Apr 1980 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=165239