https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=312186 Anticipatory bail should not be refused mechanically where the accused has cooperated with the investigation, the charge-sheet has been filed, and cognizance has been taken; in such circumstances, custodial detention was not justified and bail was directed. The decision also reaffirmed that arrest in offences punishable up to seven years, including matrimonial offences, is not routine and must satisfy the statutory necessity-for-arrest test, with the notice of appearance mechanism followed where applicable. Police authorities and courts were directed to strictly comply with these arrest safeguards, reinforcing personal liberty and lawful exercise of arrest discretion. en-us Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:19:39 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=312186 Anticipatory bail should not be refused mechanically where the accused has cooperated with the investigation, the charge-sheet has been filed, and cognizance has been taken; in such circumstances, custodial detention was not justified and bail was directed. The decision also reaffirmed that arrest in offences punishable up to seven years, including matrimonial offences, is not routine and must satisfy the statutory necessity-for-arrest test, with the notice of appearance mechanism followed where applicable. Police authorities and courts were directed to strictly comply with these arrest safeguards, reinforcing personal liberty and lawful exercise of arrest discretion. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=312186