SC: High Court Shouldn’t Grant Pre-Arrest Bail While Refusing To Quash FIR

The report describes the Supreme Court’s criticism of High Courts granting anticipatory bail while simultaneously refusing to quash the FIR. It held this practice creates procedural inconsistency and directed that applicants must ordinarily approach the Sessions Court first. The article outlines the case background, judicial observations, and the Court’s reasoning on maintaining procedural hierarchy and ensuring clarity between distinct remedies. It discusses implications for investigation, rights of the accused, and proper sequencing of criminal proceedings. The ruling reinforces standard procedural discipline and prevents mixed signals in pre-trial adjudication.