1 Appln 4691-10 Anand IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.4691 OF 2010 Mahendra Vishram Garud ..Applicant V/s. The State of Maharashtra ..Respondent Mr.Sachin Shetye with Mr.Kedar J. Patil, Advocate, for the Applicant Mrs.S.D.Shinde, APP, for the Respondent - State CORAM : R.C.CHAVAN, J. DATE : 19TH OCTOBER, 2010 P.C. . This is an application for anticipatory bail in connection with C.R.No. 108 of 2010 for the offence punishable under Sections 420, 506 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code registered with Tasgaon Police Station, District Sangli. 2. The learned APP states that investigating officer is not present and seeks time. The learned Counsel for the applicant 2 Appln 4691-10 points out that two co-accused in this case have already deposited the entire amount of Rs.72,500/- before the trial Court pursuant to order passed by this Court in Crime Nos.3749 of 2010 and 3805 of 2010. Considering the nature of allegations made it is not clear us as to why the applicant's presence in custody would be required for the purpose of investigation. 3. In view of this, Application is allowed. In the event of applicant's arrest, he be released on bail on his furnishing P.R.Bond of Rs.25,000/- with one or more solvent sureties in the like amount of Rs. 25,000/- on the following conditions. (i) The applicant shall report at Tasgaon Police Station, District Sangli for interrogation on 25th October, 2010 between 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and thereafter, as and when required by the investigating officer. (ii) The applicant shall not, directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any police officer. 3 Appln 4691-10 (iii) The applicant shall not leave India without the previous permission of the Court. The order shall remain in force till charge sheet is filed. (R.C.CHAVAN, J.)