Vicky S/O Ramesh Bhatkar (In Jail) v. State Of Mah. Thru Pso, Ps. Akot File Akola Dist Akola

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY,

NAGPUR BENCH, AT NAGPUR.

CRIMINAL APPLICATION (BA) NO. 825 OF 2020 ( Vicky s/o Ramesh Bhatkar ..vs.. The State of Maharashtra, through PSO, PS Akot File, Akola ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Office Notes, Office Memoranda of Coram, Court'

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DATED : 28-09-2020 Hearing was conducted through video conferencing and the learned Counsel agreed that the audio and visual quality was proper.

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Heard.

3.

The applicant is in custody since 20-12-2019 for offences punishable under Sections 354-D, 324, 504, 506 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code. 4.

The investigation is complete.

5.

The most stringent punishment is for Section 354D of the Indian Penal Code which is minimum of three years and maximum of five years.

6.

Considering the prevailing situation, there is no possibility of expeditious conclusion of the trial and the

2 ba825.20 applicant is not a flight risk, there is no reason why the applicant shall be incarcerated till the conclusion of the trial. Pertinently, the applicant is on interim bail. 7.

The application is allowed.

9.

The applicant shall be released on regular bail on executing personal bond of Rs.25,000/- with a solvent surety of like amount.

10.

Considering the prevailing circumstances, the surety shall be furnished within four weeks of the release.

11.

The applicant shall not make any attempt to influence the witnesses, directly or indirectly. 12.

The applicant shall attend each date of hearing of the trial and shall not seek unnecessary adjournments. JUDGE adgokar