Interim orders of ‘not to arrest’ or ‘no coercive steps’ cannot be passed mechanically: SC

Neeharika Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. Vs State of Maharashtra (Supreme Court) The principal issue which arises is when and where the High Court would be justified in passing an interim order either staying the further investigation in the FIR/complaint or interim order in the nature of ‘no coercive steps’ and/or not to arrest the accused either pending investigation by the police/investigating agency or during the pendency of the quashing petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. and/or under Article 226 of the Constitution of India pending before the High Court? Held by Supreme Court In vie...