Krishna Shamrao Andhale and Another v. the State of Maharashtra and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail ALLOWED (Aurangabad, Nitin B Suryawanshi J., 07-03-2024) in C.R. No. 328 of 2023, Dharur Police Station, Dist. Beed — sections 307, 324, 326, 327, 143, 144, 147, 148, 149, 506 IPC; katti/iron rod group assault FIR of 23.09.2023 by Ananda Maind. Key points: weapons recovered from spot; injuries limited to one abrasion each (incident prima facie exaggerated); no specific overt act attributed to applicant beyond general allegation of rushing with katti; no criminal antecedents; nothing left to recover — custodial detention not necessary; bail on P.B. & S.B. Rs. 15,000/- with one surety; attendance/co-operation till charge sheet and no tampering with evidence. Useful for: anticipatory bail where accusation is vague/general and injuries are superficial.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted: in the event of arrest in C.R. No. 328 of 2023 (Dharur Police Station, Dist. Beed), the applicant is to be released on executing P.B. and S.B. of Rs. 15,000/- with one surety in the like amount, subject to attending the police station as called and co-operating in the investigation until filing of the charge sheet, and not tampering with prosecution evidence.