SLP(Crl) No. 003456 - / 2021

When interim protection has been granted to an accused for a substantial period without any allegation of misuse of the liberty so granted, such conduct constitutes a relevant and weighty consideration favouring the grant of anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC. This principle, as analysed on casestatus.in, reflects that continued compliance with interim directions demonstrates the accused's bona fides and reduces flight risk or apprehension of misuse.