Atul Ashok Bhujadi v. The State Of Maharashtra

2026:BHC-AUG:6631

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 543 OF 2026 IN ABA/1640/2025 Atul Ashok Bhujadi

VERSUS

The State Of Maharashtra ...

• Mr. P. J. Sagalgile, Advocate h/f. Mr. Rahul R. Karpe, Advocate for Applicant • Mr. P. D. Patil, APP for Respondent - State ...

CORAM : MEHROZ K. PATHAN, J.

DATED : 13.02.2026 PER COURT :

1.

Heard learned counsel for the applicant. It is submitted that this Court granted anticipatory bail to the applicant vide order dated 11.12.2025 passed in ABA No. 1640 of 2025, arising out of Crime No. 0826 of 2025, registered on 27.07.2025 with Rahuri Police Station, District Ahilyanagar, for the offences punishable under Sections 118(1), 115(2), 352, 351(2), 189(2), 191(1), 191(3) and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

2.

While granting anticipatory bail, this Court imposed a condition restraining the applicant from entering village Musalwadi, Taluka Rahuri, till framing of charge. It is submitted that the 1/3

applicant is the karta of his family and the only brother of his sister, whose marriage is scheduled on 22.02.2026. For making necessary arrangements for the said marriage, his presence in the village is stated to be essential, as the aged parents of the applicant are not in a position to manage the arrangements. Hence, relaxation of condition No. (iii) imposed vide order dated 11.12.2025 is sought. 3.

Learned APP vehemently opposed the application, submitting that the applicant was recently released on anticipatory bail and that the restriction on entering the village was imposed considering the apprehension of repetition of a cognizable offence and threat to the complainant and witnesses. It is submitted that permitting the applicant to enter the village may result in disturbance to law and order and may also endanger the applicant himself. Hence, rejection of the application is prayed for.

4.

I have considered the submissions advanced by both sides, the order dated 11.12.2025 passed in ABA No. 1640 of 2025, and the marriage invitation card placed on record showing that the applicant's real sister's marriage is scheduled on 22.02.2026. The presence of the applicant, being the real brother, appears necessary for making essential arrangements for the marriage. 5.

Taking into consideration the apprehension expressed by the learned APP, permanent relaxation of condition No. (iii) cannot be 2/3

granted. However, having regard to the peculiar facts and circumstances relating to the marriage of the applicant's real sister, the applicant is permitted to enter village Musalwadi from 18.02.2026 to 25.02.2026 only. The condition imposed vide order dated 11.12.2025 is thus modified temporarily for the aforesaid limited period.

6.

It is clarified that this temporary relaxation shall not be treated as a precedent or as a ground for seeking any further relaxation in future.

7.

The application stands disposed of accordingly. ( MEHROZ K. PATHAN, J. ) 3/3