Dhananjay Vilas Powar and Anr. v. State of Maharashtra and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Hon'ble Justice Bharati Dangre declined to entertain an application for anticipatory bail under s. 438 Cr.P.C., relying on Swaran Singh, noting that s. 18 of the SCST Act restricts such powers unless exceptional circumstances exist. An order of interim protection urged surrender on a specified date.
What did the court decide?
Interim protection granted to continue until the Special Court decides the bail application filed for 20/3/2023.