Anup Subhashchandra Katariya v. the State of Maharashtra and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Quashing of Look Out Circular (LOC); Bombay High Court Criminal Writ Petition No. 1919 of 2025; Petitioner Anup Subhashchandra Katariya; Respondent No.1 Police Inspector, Upnagar Police Station, Nashik; C.R. Nos. I139/2024 and I-27-2024; pre-arrest bail granted 14 December 2024; State undertaking to withdraw LOC within 72 hours accepted by Court; conditions imposed — intimation of overseas travel to Upnagar Police Station, full itinerary (addresses/contact numbers) at least 48 hours before departure, notice of return, all till filing of charge-sheet; petition disposed. Relevant to: LOC issuance/withdrawal post pre-arrest bail, travel restrictions on bail protectees, police undertakings accepted by court.
What did the court decide?
Acceptance of the State's undertaking that the LOCs against the Petitioner in C.R. Nos.I139/2024 and I-27-2024 would be withdrawn by the Police within 72 hours, coupled with conditions requiring intimation to Upnagar Police Station and furnishing of itinerary at least 48 hours before overseas travel, until filing of the charge-sheet.