Bhagwan Shesherao Mate v. the State of Maharashtra and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail; ad-interim (interim) release on arrest granted; Bombay HC Aurangabad Bench vacation court; Judge Kishore C. Sant; decided 05 June 2024; ABA 919/2024; Bhagwan Shesherao Mate v. State of Maharashtra; FIR No. 188 of 2024, Fulambri Police Station; Sections 307, 324, 323, 504, 506, 427, 336 r/w 34 IPC; alleged sickle assault on informant; Section 307 IPC held prima facie NOT attracted because FIR showed no sickle-inflicted injuries (injuries only on chest due to pelting of stones); PR bond Rs. 15,000/- plus one solvent surety in like amount; bail conditions: no influencing investigation, no contacting prosecution witnesses, furnish contact details and report changes, attend Police Station when called by IO; notice returnable 26.06.2024; APP waived notice for State.
What did the court decide?
Ad-interim relief granted till the next date (notice returnable 26.06.2024; learned APP waived service for respondents/State): in the event of arrest of the applicant in connection with FIR No. 188 of 2024 registered with Fulambri Police Station for offences punishable under Sections 307, 324, 323, 504, 506, 427, 336 r/w 34 IPC, he shall be released on bail on furnishing a PR bond of Rs. 15,000/- (with one solvent surety in the like amount), on conditions: (i) not to try to influence the investigation; (ii) not to try to contact the prosecution witnesses; (iii) to furnish residential addresses, mobile numbers and other contact details with the concerned Police Station, and to inform the Police Station of any change; (iv) to attend the concerned Police Station as and when called by the Investigation Officer.