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Arif Mushtaq Khatri v. State of Maharashtra

Bombay HC3 May 2023ABA/552/2023

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What is this about?

The High Court of Judicature at Bombay granted anticipatory bail to two applicants in a dispute amicably settled with payment of compensation. The court dismissed the matter on conditions including bond surrender and address reporting, praising the Public Prosecutor for facilitating the settlement.

What did the court decide?

Application allowed subject to bonds and conditions including informing the Investigating Officer of address changes.

Arif Mushtaq Khatri Vs State of Maharashtra — Anticipatory Bail | Bombay HC (2023)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION

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ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO. 552 OF 2023

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Arif Mushtaq Khatri ..Applicant

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v/s.

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The State of Maharashtra . ..Respondents

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with INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 1180 OF 2023 IN ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO. 552 OF 2023

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Mohammed Ashraf Istiyak Ansari ..Applicant

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In the matter between

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Arif Mushtaq Khatri ..Applicant

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v/s.

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The State of Maharashtra . ..Respondents

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Adv. Anu Rajput, Adv. Shabnam Shaikh, Adv. M. Khan and Adv.Vival Mukte for the Applicant.

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Mr. Uday Nighot for the Intervenor.

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Mr. S.V.Gavand, APP for the State.

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CORAM : ANUJA PRABHUDESSAI ,J. DATED : 3^rd MAY, 2023.

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P.C.

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Learned Counsel for the Applicant and the First Informant have

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stated that the dispute has been amicably settled. The Counsel for the

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respective parties, under instructions, state that the Applicant will pay an

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PRASANNA P SALGAONKAR

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Digitally signed by PRASANNA P SALGAONKAR Date: 2023.05.06 10:44:21 +0530

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amount of Rs.70,00,000/- to the first informant within a period of four

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months. It is also agreed that the registered agreement between the

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parties would be ineffective, and all the proceedings will be withdrawn on payment of Rs.70,00,000/-. Both the parties agree to execute a Deed of Cancellation, if necessary.

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Considering the fact that the parties have settled the matter amicably, the application is allowed on the following terms and conditions:-

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(i) In the event of arrest of the Applicant in Crime No.105 of 2023 of Bandra Police Station, the Applicant be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twentyfive Thousand Only) with one or two sureties in the like amount;

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(ii) The Applicant shall keep the Investigating Officer informed of his current address and mobile/contact details, and/or change of residence or mobile/contact details from time to time.

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While disposing of the application, this Court places on record deep appreciation for the efforts taken by Mr. S.V. Gavand, learned APP in assisting the parties in arriving at an amicable settlement.

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. Application stands disposed of. Interim Application stands disposed of.

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(ANUJA PRABHUDESSAI, J.)

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