High Court Grants Interim Bail, Criticizes Unnecessary Overnight Detention of Cooperative Petitioner.

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....Illegal arrest or not - detention for more than 24 hours - The Court criticized the respondent's justification for the petitioner's overnight detention, stating it seemed unnecessary given the circumstances and the petitioner's cooperation. It emphasized the seriousness of arrest and the potential harm to an individual's reputation. Citing the Supreme Court's observation on the importance of safeguarding citizens' liberty, the High Court granted interim bail to the petitioner with specified conditions, pending further proceedings.....