Manoj Ramchandra Wani v. The State Of Maharashtra And Another

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO.2 OF 2023 MANOJ RAMCHANDRA WANI

VERSUS

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER ...

Advocate for Applicant : Mr. Mukul S. Kulkarni APP for Respondents/State : Mr. S. B. Narwade ...

CORAM :

S. G. MEHARE, J.

DATE :

01-03-2023 PER COURT :- 1.

Heard the learned counsel for the applicant and the learned A.P.P. for the respondents/State.

2.

The applicant was the Manager of Yogeshwar Patsanstha at Dhule. It has been alleged against him that he was allowing the main accused to operate the lockers of other customers. He argued that there is no iota of evidence against him. The customers whose lockers were allegedly allowed to operate have lodged the complaints. The crimes were registered against the applicant. The applicant has been protected by anticipatory bail in the said crimes.

3.

Considering the allegations levelled against the applicant, the Court is of the view that his custodial detention would not serve the purpose, however he would direct to attend the police

910-ABA-2-23.odt station as and when called by the Investigating Officer on written notice. Hence, the order :- i) The application is allowed.

ii) In the event of arrest, applicant Manoj Ramchandra Wani, be released on bail, on furnishing PB and SB of Rs.50,000/- with one solvent surety of the like amount, in C.R.No.0117 of 2022 registered with Azad Nagar Police Station, Dhule, for the offences punishable under Sections 409, 420, 406, 465, 467, 468, 120B, 384 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code read with Section 39 of the Money Lending Act and Sections 21, 22, 23, 25 and 26 of the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019, culminating in Special Case No. 141 of 2022, on the condition that he shall attend the police station as and when called by the Investigating Officer on written notice, till filing chargesheet against him.

( S. G. MEHARE ) JUDGE rrd