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Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench (Mehroz K. Pathan, J.), 18.02.2026, Anticipatory Bail Application No. 2293 of 2025 (neutral citation 2026:BHC-AUG:7669) - Arif Rahimutulla Bepari v. State of Maharashtra - anticipatory bail allowed under Section 482 BNSS in Crime No.598/2022, Parner PS, Ahilyanagar (IPC ss.307/143/147/148/149/324/323/504/506/427/326/34/341; Bombay Police Act ss.37(1), 37(3), 135) arising from 29-30.07.2022 assault after interception of a cattle-laden tempo; Applicant alleged only as motorcycle pillion rider; CCTV and transcript panchanama implicated Alto-car occupants, not motorcycle riders; IO had not recorded statement of identifying witness Shahrukh Shaikh; PR bond Rs.50,000 with two sureties; conditions include Parner PS attendance on dates in February-March 2026 until charge-sheet, no witness intimidation, trial attendance, Aadhar/PAN disclosure; breach permits cancellation; prima facie observations not binding on trial Court.