The Court granted anticipatory bail to the applicant facing charges of assault and weapons possession. The single judge noted the bailable nature of the major offence and lack of need for custodial interrogation.
The applicant shall be released on bail on furnishing a P.R. bond in Rs.30,000 with sureties.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO.670 OF 2023
Ashutosh Ashok Lokhande ...Applicant vs. The State of Maharashtra ...Respondent
Mr. Satyawrat Joshi i/b. Mr. Ashish Vernekar, for the Applicant Mr. M.G. Patil, APP, for the Respondent/State. Mr. R.T. Dalvi, PSI, Lonikand police station.
CORAM : N. J. JAMADAR, J. DATE : OCTOBER 17, 2023
P.C.:
Vishal Parekar
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allegedly armed with a knife. The applicant gave blow by means of knife on the right hand. The co-accused Gopichand also assaulted the first informant by taking over the knife from the applicant. People raised alarm and the assailants fled away.
Vishal Parekar
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to determine entitlement to pre-arrest bail only.
Application disposed.
(N. J. JAMADAR, J.)
Vishal Parekar
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether pre-arrest bail should be granted in an offence involving assault with a weapon and threatening behaviour.
Whether custodial interrogation is warranted given that the major offence is bailable and injuries are simple.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Ashutosh Ashok Lokhande
The State of Maharashtra
N. J. JAMADAR
As recorded by the court registry
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