Imran Khan Jabbar Khan Pathan v. the State of Maharashtra, Thr. Pso, Khandala, Dist. Yavatmal
Case brief
What is this about?
Pre-arrest bail (anticipatory bail) allowed to vehicle owner in ghutka/scented pan masala/scented nuts seizure case; Crime No. 41/2025, PS Khandala, District Yavatmal; offences under Ss. 26(2), 27(3), 30(2)(a), 59 Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Ss. 123, 223, 273, 274, 275 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; informant Madhukar Baliram Pawar; vehicle Creta MH-37-V1319; entire stock recovered, driver found with contraband, custodial interrogation not required; interim protection dated 13/06/2025 confirmed with conditions of weekly Monday police-station attendance till charge-sheet, cooperation with investigation, no witness tampering.
What did the court decide?
Pre-arrest bail: interim protection granted on 13/06/2025 confirmed, subject to weekly attendance at the concerned police station (Mondays, 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.) till filling of the charge-sheet, cooperation with the investigating agency, and no inducement, threat or promise to witnesses.