Wilson Shrirang Umbare and Another v. the State of Maharashtra and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail granted — ABA No. 1674 of 2024, High Court of Judicature of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, Coram R. M. Joshi, J., decided 24th January 2025. Offences under Sections 310(2) and 311, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita; Crime No. 0237/2024, Dharur Police Station, District Beed. FIR alleges assault, threat and snatching of Rs. 25,000/- from informant's shop on 27.08.2024; counsel cited incident on 23.08.2024 vs report lodged 24.08.2024 (one-day delay held fatal at this stage). Pre-existing property disputes — possibility of false implication; no antecedent crimes of theft/extortion. Interim relief of 08.10.2024 confirmed; cooperation in investigation, no abuse of liberty. Applicants: Wilson Shrirang Umbare & another (adv. V. P. Savant); Respondents: State of Maharashtra & another (APP M. N. Ghanekar).
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail application allowed in terms of the interim order (interim relief of 08.10.2024 confirmed/made absolute).