Vishal Vikram Narote v. State Of Maharashtra Thr Pso Ps Dhad Tq. And Dist. Buldhana

2025:BHC-NAG:2156 46aba56.2025.odt

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

NAGPUR BENCH : NAGPUR CRIMINAL APPLICATION (ABA) NO. 56 OF 2025 Vishal Vikram Narote Vs State of Maharashtra Office Notes, Office Memoranda of Court's or Judge's Order Coram, appearances, Court's Orders or directions and Registrar's order Mr. A.M.Deshpande, counsel for applicant.

Mr. V.A. Thakre, APP for non-applicant/State. CORAM : URMILA JOSHI-PHALKE, J.

DATED : 03/03/2025.

1.

Apprehending the arrest at the hands of police in connection with Crime No. 356 of 2023 registered with Police Station Dhad, District Buldhana for the offences punishable under Sections 143, 144, 147, 148, 307, 324 and 506 read with Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code, the applicant approached this Court for grant of pre-arrest bail.

2.

As per the allegation, it is on the basis of a report lodged by Sandip Uttam Narote that there is a previous dispute between him as well as the family of the accused. On that count, the applicant and the other co-accused assaulted him and his family members on 22/11/2023 at about 8.00 p.m.

3.

Heard the learned counsel for the applicant, who submitted that the weapon of the offence attributed to the present applicant has been seized. Therefore, the custodial interrogation of the present applicant is not required for rkn

46aba56.2025.odt the seizure of the weapon. He further submitted that with the similar role, the other co-accused are already released on bail by this Court. Considering that, custodial interrogation of the present applicant is not required, as he would make himself available for the interrogation purpose. He be released on anticipatory bail. 4.

Learned APP strongly opposed the said application on the ground that the injured has sustained grievous injuries due to the assault, i.e. fracture injuries, and therefore, the application deserves to be rejected. 5.

On perusal of the investigation papers, it reveals that the involvement of the present applicant in the alleged incident is revealed. However, considering the background under which the alleged incident has taken place. Moreover, the weapon of the offences is already recovered, custodial interrogation of the present applicant is not required. The part of the interrogation can be taken care of by imposing certain conditions on the present applicant. In view of that, I proceed to pass the following order. 6.

The interim protection granted to the present applicant by order dated 27/01/2025 is hereby confirmed by imposing similar conditions.

7.

The criminal application is disposed of.

[URMILA JOSHI-PHALKE, J.] rkn