Prudeta
Prudeta
2026 INSC 596
📌 Paras 4-5
The de facto complainant and his minor daughter were detained by police personnel at a railway station. During a baggage search, a gold bar and cash were found. Allegedly, despite a satisfactory explanation, the complainant was taken to a room, intimidated, and forced to part with money to avoid further action regarding the gold bar. The Additional Sessions Judge rejected their anticipatory bail application, but the High Court granted it, citing CCTV footage showing no distress, the accused wearing identity cards, delay in FIR lodging, and unblemished service records.
📌 Para 3
Whether the High Court was justified in granting anticipatory bail to police officers accused of abusing their authority, extorting money, and subj
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