Key Points: - The judgment analyzes the restrictions on bail under Section 21(4) of the MCOC Act, 1999 and requires the Public Prosecutor to oppose, plus satisfaction of reasonable grounds of not guilty and not likely to commit an offence while on bail (!) (!) (!) . - It cites that interim/temporary bail is governed by the same stringent conditions as regular bail in MCOC cases, following Anil Umrao Gote and Sambhaji Kudale, with an emphasis that humanitarian grounds do not override statutory restrictions (!) (!) (!) (!) . - The Court may consider humanitarian grounds in appropriate circumstances to allow temporary attendance at last rites/rituals under police escort for a short duration, as distinguished from broad release on bail, particularly noting the case’s factual context (death anniversaries/rituals) (!) (!) (!) (!) (!) . - In the present case, the Court partially allowed the application, permitting attendance at the last rites under police escort for two days (19/5/2022–20/5/2022) with police escort and state bearing escort expenses (!) (!) (!) (!) (!) . - The judgment references precedents and three-judgeBench guidance in Ranjitsing Brahmajeetsingh Sharma on the permissible scope of bail restrictions and the caution against unjustly broad interpretations (!) (!) (!) . - The decision distinguishes humanitarian considerations from a declaration that bail is granted on humanitarian grounds, emphasizing the need to adhere to statutory constraints while addressing emergent humanitarian needs (!) (!) (!) . - The order directs police escort and specific release/relodging times, with costs to be borne by the State (!) (!) (!) . - The case references earlier judgments denying or permitting temporary bail based on circumstances like illness or death of a family member, but ultimately grounds the decision in the MCOC Act framework (!) (!) (!) (!) . - It notes Covid-era considerations and prior video-conference arrangements as background, but focuses on current statutory interpretation for temporary relief (!) (!) . - The judgment lists participating advocates and the procedural posture of the bail application before the High Court (!) (!) .

What is the scope of the restrictions under Section 21 of the MCOC Act, 1999 for granting bail and temporary bail?

What is the court's stance on granting temporary bail on humanitarian grounds in MCOC Act cases?

What are the conditions and circumstances under which temporary bail may be granted for attending to last rites or similar emergencies?