Kunal Sanjay Wagh v. the State of Maharashtra
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Anticipatory bail application allowed; interim protection confirmed. Parties: Kunal Sanjay Wagh v. State of Maharashtra (with Arbaz Iqbal Tamboli v. State of Maharashtra & Anr., Criminal Application No.223 of 2025). Court: High Court at Bombay, Bench at Aurangabad; Judge: Arun R. Pedneker, J.; Date: 17-02-2025. FIR No.0254/2024 dated 12/07/2024, Sakri Police Station, District Dhule; offences under sections 109, 189(2), 189(3), 189(4), 189(5), 190, 191(2), 191(3), Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Context: altercations between rival groups on religious grounds; grievous injuries to victim; cross-complaint by other group; main accused on regular bail; applicant attended police station and cooperated; counsel contended applicant carried no weapon and CCTV footage did not show him assaulting. Relief: release on PR bond Rs.20,000/- with one or two sureties in like amount; conditions as to attendance, non-tampering, non-influencing and cooperation; cancellation on breach.