1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.4340 OF 2009 Meenabai D/o.Chandrabhan Bharaskar, Age-25 years, Occu-Labour, R/o.Limbejalgaon, Tq.Gangapur, Dist. Aurangabad APPLICANT VERSUS The State of Maharashtra, Through Police Inspector, Walunj Police Station, Tq.Gangapur, Dist. Aurangabad RESPONDENT Mr.K.A.Kadam, learned counsel for applicant. Mr.N.R.Shaikh, learned APP for respondent State. (CORAM : A.V.POTDAR, J.) DATE : 22/01/2010 PER COURT : 1. By the present application, the applicant has approached this Court for his release on anticipatory bail in the event of her arrest in connection with CR No.106/2009, registered in Walunj Police Station. 2. Heard learned counsel for applicant followed by the submissions of learned APP appearing for State to whom, permission was granted to counsel Shri.S.M.Vibhute to assist learned APP. Also perused the papers of investigation till carried out. 2 3. It appears that the complainant was attacked in the night of 22/09/2009 by 3 unknown persons. The victim suspect that these assailants were attacked on him at the instance of present applicant, as the present applicant had on cross terms with the employer of the victim. 4. Considering the papers of investigation till carried out, it can not be disputed that there is dispute between the employer of the victim by name Shivaji Padgam and the present applicant, as present applicant has also lodged complaint for an offence punishable u/s. 376 of IPC and under The Atrocities Act against the said Shivaji. It is tried to urge across the bar that the attack on the victim was under the impression that the victim was Shivaji and the assailants were not aware that the victim was not Shivaji Padgam. The disclosure of the statement in the complaint do not support this version. If the name of applicant is added on mere suspicion, it is not sufficient to connect her in the alleged offence. A fit case to enlarge the applicant on anticipatory bail. In the premise, following is the order : O R D E R 1. Application is allowed. 2. In the event of arrest of applicant in connection with CR No. 106/2009, registered in Walunj Police Station, she be released on bail furnishing surety in the sum of Rs.15,000/- and on executing PR bond in the like amount. 3. Applicant to attend Walunj Police Station in between 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on every Wednesday and Sunday for interrogation till the 3 investigation is over. 4. Applicant not to leave the local jurisdiction of Walunj Police Station without previous permission in writing from the concerned Investigation Officer in CR No.106/2009. 5. This protection is granted till filing of the charge sheet. If advised, applicant may apply for regular bail after filing of the charge sheet. 6. Application stands disposed of accordingly. (A.V.POTDAR, J.) khs/JAN 2010/cri.appl.4340-09