Saurabh Rajendra Kolhatkar v. The State Of Maharashtra And Others

908aba744-22

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD 908 ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO.744 OF 2022 SAURABH RAJENDRA KOLHATKAR

VERSUS

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS ...

Advocate for Applicant : Mr. V. P. Latange APP for Respondent State: Mr. V. M.Kagne Advocate for Respondent No.3 : Mr. Prashant Deshmukh h/for Mr. S.S. Pawar (Appointed)

CORAM

:S. G. MEHARE, J.

DATE : 3rd AUGUST, 2022 ORDER:

1.

Heard learned counsel for the applicant, learned APP and learned counsel for respondent No.3.

2.

The Court has discussed the facts in the order dated 29th June, 2022. Considering the facts, this Court has expressed opinion that nothing is to be recovered and discovered from the applicant. The Court has also observed that if the interim protection is granted, no harm would be caused to the prosecution.

3.

Learned APP and learned counsel for respondent No.3 have vehemently argued that the applicant was most aggressive. One case under section 379 of the Indian Penal Code is also registered against the applicant. There is danger to the life of the informant and her family at the hands of the applicant.

4.

The learned counsel for the applicant states that the applicant has now shifted to Pune for education and therefore, there is no

908aba744-22 substance in the argument that the life of the informant and her family is in danger.

5.

Considering the facts of the case and the charges levelled against the applicant, this Court is of the view that custodial interrogation of the applicant would serve no purpose and therefore the application deserves to be allowed. Hence the following order.

O R D E R

(i) The application is allowed.

(ii) Interim protection granted to the applicant by order dated 29th June, 2022 is confirmed on the same terms and conditions. (S. G. MEHARE, J. ) JPChavan