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Anticipatory bail rights affirmed: non-accused persons may seek protection and PMLA arrests require recorded reasons and prompt court production.
Anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. is available even before formal accusation and persons not named in an ECIR have locus standi to seek it. Arrest powers under Section 19 of the PMLA require a recorded reasonable belief by the Director and strict compliance with statutory conditions; failure to record reasons or comply with the arrest provisions can vitiate the arrest. Arrested persons must be produced before the court within 24 hours, excluding transit time, to secure judicial oversight and protect liberty.