Suraj Shivaji Raut v. the State of Maharashtra and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail confirmed - Suraj Shivaji Raut v. State of Maharashtra, ABA 71/25, Bombay HC Aurangabad Bench, Arun R. Pedneker J., 17.02.2025. Crime No. 420/2024 dt. 16.10.2024, Shivaji Nagar PS Latur; sections 143, 3(5) BNS 2023; sections 3-7 Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act 1956; prostitution business allegations (applicant, mother, three adult women); interim protection of 03.02.2025 confirmed; cooperation with investigation; no antecedents; conditions imposed incl. police-station attendance, no tampering/influencing, cancellation on breach; observations limited to bail disposal.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail application allowed; interim protection granted on 3.2.2025 confirmed subject to conditions (police-station attendance as and when required; no tampering with evidence or influencing of informant/witnesses; cooperation with investigation and trial), breach entailing cancellation; application disposed of.