Omprakash Shankar Chauhan v. the State of Maharashtra
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Anticipatory bail application DISMISSED by High Court of Judicature at Bombay (Rajesh S. Patil, J.) on 30-01-2025 in Anticipatory Bail Application No. 266 of 2025, Omprakash Shankar Chauhan v. The State of Maharashtra. Applicant, stated to be a choreographer, sought extension of interim protection granted by the Sessions Court (last extended 18-12-2024) and relaxation of the condition to report to the police station every alternate day, for a planned foreign trip with students from 27-01-2025 to 02-02-2025. The Sessions Court matter was heard and kept for passing of order on 01-02-2025; the A.P.P. argued the parallel High Court application was not maintainable. Held: the High Court cannot extend interim protection when the Sessions Court application is pending for orders, and the travel plan had become infructuous as on 30-01-2025. No statute or case cited. Advocates: Ghanshyam Upadhyay (applicant, i/b Law Juris); Anand S. Shalgaokar, A.P.P. (State); Sachin Gosai with Ekta Giri, i/b Shravan Giri (Intervener, described at ¶25 as counsel for respondent no.2); Mr. Bhaskar Pukle, ACP, EOW present.