Swapnil Rambhau Waghmode v. The State Of Maharashtra And ANR

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION Cri. Anticipatory Bail Application No. 2531 of 2024 Swapnil Rambhau Waghmode Age 25, Occ. Service, R/at. Vadgaon Sheri, Tal. Haveli, Dist. Pune.

... Applicant versus

1. The State of Maharashtra (Through Khar Police Station, Mumbai Vide C.R. No. 799/2024) Digitally signed by MAMTA AMAR KALE Date:

2025.01.18 11:11:50 +0530 MAMTA AMAR KALE

2. X.Y.Z.

Age 29 years, (Through Khar Police Station) ... Respondents ---- Ms Shreya Anuwal a/w Mr Aniket Nikam i/b Mr Amit Icham, for the applicant.

Mr M G Patil, APP, for respondent / State.

Mr Pranav Badheka, Senior Advocate - Appointed for respondent No.2 (Legal Aid).

PI Dipali Marale, Khar Police Station (IO), Mumbai, is present. ---- Coram: R.N. Laddha, J.

Date: 17 January 2025 P.C.:

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Mr Pranav Badheka, is appointed as Advocate to espouse the cause of respondent No.2. Legal fees to be paid by the High Court Legal Service Committee.

2.

Heard the learned counsel for the parties.

3.

At the outset, the learned APP, following the instructions of the investigating officer present in Court, submits that, in compliance with the order dated 14 October 2024, the applicant has surrendered his mobile phone, appeared at the police station, and fully cooperated with the investigation. The investigation has been completed, and the applicant's custody is no longer necessary. Additionally, there is nothing is to be recovered or discovered from the applicant and that the coaccused, Durgappa @ Rajabhau Narsu Waghmode, was already granted anticipatory bail on 9 December 2024. 4.

In light of the above, the application is allowed in the following terms:

(i) In the event of the applicant's arrest in connection with CR No.799 of 2024, registered at Khar Police Station, Mumbai, he shall be released on bail upon executing a PR Bond of Rs.25,000/- and furnishing one or more sureties in the like amount. (ii) The applicant shall attend the concerned police station as and when required.

(iii) The applicant, himself or through any other person, shall not tamper with the evidence or influence the witnesses.

5.

The application stands disposed of accordingly. (R.N. Laddha, J.)