Shankuntala Mariya Kushalkar And ANR v. State Of Maharashtra

97. appln 346-22.doc Diksha Rane

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION Digitally signed by DIKSHA DINESH RANE Date:

2022.11.23 18:54:48 +0530 DIKSHA DINESH RANE CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.346 OF 2022 Shakuntala Mariya Kushalkar & anr.

..Applicants vs.

State of Maharashtra ..Respondent ------------ Mr. Vishal L. Kolekar a/w. Mr. Kiran Jadhav i/b. Randhir Kale for the applicant.

Mr. S. V. Gavand, APP for State.

------------ CORAM : M. S. KARNIK, J.

DATE : NOVEMBER 23, 2022.

P.C. :

1.

This is an application for relaxation of the conditions while releasing the applicants on bail. The applicant no.1 is a mother-in-law whereas the applicant no.2 is the sister-inlaw of the victim. The applicant no.2 is stated to be in the 8th month of pregnancy.

2.

The application is made for modification of the order dated June 21, 2022 by which the application for pre-arrest bail of the applicants was allowed. The relaxation of the condition of reporting every Thursday at Goregaon Police Station from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. is sought. 1/2

97. appln 346-22.doc 3.

The application for modification has been rejected by the Sessions Court. Considering the applicants have attended the Goregaon Police Station regularly from June 21, 2022 and that the applicant no.2 is into the 8th month of pregnancy, the present application deserves to be allowed. The applicant no.1 is the mother of applicant no.2 who will have to look after the applicant no.1 post delivery. 4.

The condition no.2(i) of the order dated June 21, 2022 is relaxed. The applicants are exempted from attending the police station. The applicants, however, shall not leave the jurisdiction of Mumbai without prior permission of the Investigating Officer.

5.

The application is disposed of.

(M. S. KARNIK, J.) 2/2