Summary:
While clarifying on the couple's criminal antecedents, the state contended that custodial interrogation is required to probe several aspects of the matter. The Gujarat High Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to social activists Teesta Setalvad and Javed Anand in connection with a Rs 1.4 crore fund embezzlement case which is being probed by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch. It was also contended that the entire prosecution is based on documentary evidence and the relevant documents have been already handed over to the investigation officer. The court has remarked that it was inclined to reject the plea of the duo only on the grounds of their criminal antecedents. The single judge bench of Justice JB Pardiwala also clarified that the anticipatory bail should not come in the way of the investigation officer to seek police remand of the duo if custodial interrogation is required..