Sk. Istiyak Sk Mushtaq v. the State of Maharashtra, Thr. Pso Balapru,Tq. Balapur, Dist. Akola
Case brief
What is this about?
Pre-arrest / anticipatory bail ALLOWED by Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench (ABA No. 300 of 2025, dated 18-06-2025, Urmila Joshi-Phalke, J.) in Crime No. 469/2024, P.S. Balapur, Dist. Akola under Ss.109, 118(1), 118(2), 296, 3(5) Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023; chit ('Bisi') money-collection dispute; alleged knife assault on witness Mutlib; lacerated wound; injured discharged; no apprehension of death; weapon recovered; custodial interrogation held unnecessary; P.R. bond Rs.25,000 with one surety; conditions — monthly reporting on 15th till trial concludes, no tampering with witnesses (personally or via electronic media), regular Trial Court attendance. No precedents cited; no dissent.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail: in the event of arrest in Crime No.469/2024 (Police Station Balapur, District Akola, Sections 109, 118(1), 118(2), 296, 3(5) Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023), the Applicant Sk. Istiyak Sk Mushtaq to be released on executing a P.R. Bond of Rs.25,000/- with one solvent surety in the like amount, subject to (i) monthly attendance at the concerned Police Station on the 15th of every month till conclusion of trial, (ii) no inducement, threat or promise to witnesses personally or by electronic media, and (iii) attendance before the Trial Court without seeking exemption unless exceptional circumstances exist.