Yes, you can seek protection from arrest while your anticipatory bail application is pending before a Delhi court, since courts recognise that the very purpose of anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 would be undermined if an applicant could be arrested during the period their application is being heard and decided, and courts routinely grant interim protection to preserve the meaningfulness of the anticipatory bail remedy itself.

When filing your anticipatory bail application, your counsel can specifically request interim protection from arrest pending the final disposal of the application, and Delhi courts frequently grant such interim relief, particularly where the application presents a genuinely arguable case, ensuring you are not taken into custody before the court has had a full opportunity to properly consider your anticipatory bail request on its merits.

This interim protection typically remains in effect until the court either grants full anticipatory bail, subject to whatever conditions it deems appropriate, or ultimately declines the application after full hearing, at which point the interim protection would generally cease unless separately extended or the applicant pursues further appellate remedies. It is important to understand that interim protection is not automatic and depends on the court's assessment of your specific application's merits.

Given the time-sensitive and strategically important nature of securing interim protection while your anticipatory bail application is pending, it is essential to work with experienced criminal defence counsel who can properly present your case for interim relief at the earliest possible opportunity. Consulting the team at Aapka Legal Advice can help you file an effective anticipatory bail application, including a request for interim protection, before the appropriate Delhi court.

Given the significant liberty interests at stake in the period between filing and final disposal of an anticipatory bail application, obtaining a second opinion from a retired judge on the strength of your case for interim protection can provide valuable additional confidence. Delhi's experienced criminal lawyers and retired judges, available through Aapka Legal Advice's Delhi criminal lawyer directory, regularly assist clients with these urgent anticipatory bail matters.

In conclusion, you can indeed seek and often secure protection from arrest while your anticipatory bail application is pending in Delhi, making prompt and well-prepared filing essential to protecting your liberty during this critical interim period.