The reputation of a person is a valuable asset for him just as in law the good will of a firm is an ...........

The reputation of a person is a valuable asset for him just as in law the good will of a firm is an intangible asset. In Gita, Lord Krishna said to Arjun: For a self-respecting man, death is preferable to dishonor.

(Gita Chapter 2, Shloka 34).

The provisions relating to anticipatory bail provided under the Criminal Procedure Code aims at protecting the reputation of a person, the self respect of a person and will enable innocent persons to avoid going to jail pending consideration of their bail application. Discuss.    (10 Marks)