Shahezad Shaikh Saleem vs the State of Maharashtra — Bombay HC (2025) — LawSathi Research

Shahezad Shaikh Saleem vs the State of Maharashtra — Bombay HC (2025) — LawSathi Research

What the court decided

AI extract

Outcome

Interim anticipatory bail: till the next date, in the event of arrest in Crime No.256/2023, the applicant is to be released on a PR bond of Rs.15,000/- with one or two sureties in the like amount, subject to conditions (presence before the investigating officer as and when required, cooperation with investigation including producing documents, no influencing of informant/witnesses, no tampering with evidence); matter listed on 21.04.2025 for hearing of the learned APP.

Issue for consideration

Whether the applicant, apprehending arrest in Crime No.256/2023 (offences under Sections 307, 323, 324, 341, 504 read with 34 IPC), should be granted interim anticipatory bail protection till the learned APP is heard on the next date.

Court's answer

Interim protection is granted to the applicant till the learned APP is heard in the matter on the next date.

Ratio / Principle

In the event the applicant is arrested in connection with Crime No.256/2023, he shall be released on bail on furnishing a PR bond of Rs.15,000/- with one or two sureties in the like amount.

Key takeaways

Interim release is subject to conditions: the applicant shall remain present before the investigating officer as and when required, shall co-operate with the investigation including producing documents in his possession, shall not influence the informant, witnesses or any person concerned with the case, and shall not tamper with the evidence; violation of any condition may result in the order being cancelled.ratio¶23

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Anticipatory Bail - Interim protection - Applicant apprehending arrest in Crime No.256/2023, Begumpura Police Station, District Aurangabad, for offences punishable under Sections 307, 323, 324, 341, 504 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code - Learned APP yet to be heard - Till the next date, in the event of arrest, applicant to be released on PR bond of Rs.15,000/- with one or two sureties in the like amount - Conditions imposed: presence before investigating officer as and when required, cooperation with investigation including production of documents, no influencing of informant/witnesses and no tampering with evidence - Violation may result in cancellation of the order - Matter listed on 21.04.2025.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD

919 ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO. 322 OF 2025

SHAHEZAD SHAIKH SALEEM VERSUS

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Advocate for Applicant : Mr. J. M. Murkute APP for Respondent/State: Mr. S. P. Sonpawale

CORAM : ARUN R. PEDNEKER, J. DATE : 08.04.2025

P.C. :

1] Heard learned counsel for the applicant.

2] The applicant has approached this Court apprehending arrest in connection with Crime No.256/2023, registered with Begumpura Police Station, District Aurangabad, for the offences punishable under Sections 307, 323, 324, 341, 504 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code.

3] The learned counsel for the applicant submits that there are no antecedents. He also submits that main accused, on whom the allegation of assault is made has been arrested and recovery is also made from him.

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4] The learned APP seeks time.

5] Till the learned APP is heard in the matter on the next date, interim protection can be granted to the applicant.

6] In view of the above, in the meanwhile, there shall be interim order in the following terms :-

A] Till the next date, in the event the applicant is arrested in connection with Crime No.256/2023, registered with Begumpura Police Station, District Aurangabad, for the offences punishable under Sections 307, 323, 324, 341, 504 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code, he shall be released on bail on furnishing PR bond of Rs.15,000/- with one or two sureties in the like amount.

B] The applicant shall remain present before the investigating officer as and when required by the investigating officer.

C] The applicant shall co-operate with the investigation, including producing all documents in his possession, as may be demanded by the investigating officer.

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D] The applicant shall not influence the informant, witnesses or any person concerned with the case and he shall not tamper with the evidence.

7] Needless to say, violation of any of the aforesaid conditions may result in this order being cancelled.

8] List on 21.04.2025.

[ARUN R. PEDNEKER] JUDGE

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