Accused on Interim Bail Cannot Be Arrested Merely Because New Offences Are Added: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has issued a significant ruling emphasizing that police cannot arrest an accused who is already on interim bail, solely because new sections or offences have been added in the same case. The court clarified that such arrest would be unlawful and directed an inquiry into the conduct of the police officers involved in the arrest of the accused. This judgment underscores the importance of respecting bail…