A. Yes , you can . Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 provides Anticipatory bail as a remedy of pre-arrest. This is for people who have a reasonable chance of being arrested for a non-bailable offense. As a criminal lawyer in Pune, I often tell clients this is not blanket protection but a strategic safeguard against the possible misuse of police power. You need to show some credible threat of arrest, like a FIR or police notice, or credible information about being falsely implicated, to succeed. The court cannot grant this relief on the basis of mere vague fear. As an advocate in Pune I insist that the application should be filed with the Sessions Court or the High Court having territorial jurisdiction. The court will consider the seriousness of the alleged offense, your criminal history and the risk of you fleeing or intimidating witnesses. If the request is granted, the court will probably impose conditions, e.g. the obligation to cooperate with the investigating officer, not to leave the country without permission etc. If you have a pending investigation that you’re worried about, don’t wait for the police to knock on your door. As a Pune-based lawyer I can help you develop an application that emphasizes the strengths of your case under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.If you need professional assistance to secure your liberty, feel free to reach out to discuss your options.