Anticipatory bail under section 438 of crpc booked under 420 of IPC

This discussion addresses concerns about anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code for a case involving Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code. The user's friend, claiming innocence, has applied for anticipatory bail in the Sessions Court, and the proceedings are ongoing. A key question is whether the police can arrest the applicant while the anticipatory bail application is being heard. Generally, police refrain from arresting individuals who have applied for anticipatory bail, especially if an interim order is in place. However, the court's decision depends on the offence's severity and whether an interim protection order has been granted.