Anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 means:
A. A direction to release a person on bail issued after a person is arrested
B. A direction to release a person on bail issued even before a person is arrested or is in apprehension of arrest
C. A direction to release a person on bail from judicial custody
D. A direction to release a person on bail when he is in police custody after being arrested
Answer: Option B

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