Mahesh Jasraj Bhati v. the State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail granted (applications disposed of) to Choturam Ratnaram Dewasi (ABA No.206/2026) and Mahesh Jasraj Bhati (ABA No.207/2026) in C.R. No.1115 of 2022, Chakan Police Station, Pimpri-Chinchwad — offences under Sections 328, 273, 272, 188 read with 34 IPC (gutkha/tobacco case); applicability of Section 328 IPC noted as pending before the Supreme Court; undertaking not to deal with Gutkha/Pan Masala with Tobacco in terms of Supreme Court order in Abhijit Jitendra Lolage vs State of Maharashtra, SLP (Crl.) Diary No.2806/2023; P.R. Bond Rs.1,00,000/- each; no antecedents; Madhav J. Jamdar, J.; decided 23 January 2026.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail in the event of arrest in C.R. No.1115 of 2022 (Chakan Police Station): release on furnishing P.R. Bonds of Rs.1,00,000/- each with one or two solvent sureties in the like amount, subject to conditions — attendance at the concerned Police Station every Monday between 11:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m.; undertaking not to deal with banned Gutkha/Pan Masala with Tobacco products, to be filed within two weeks; cell phone numbers and residential address to be furnished to the Investigating Officer and kept updated; no inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts; no tampering with prosecution evidence or contact/influence on the Complainant or witnesses; no leaving India without prior permission of the Court; prosecution free to seek cancellation of bail on violation of terms including the undertaking.