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GORAKH SARJERAO PAWAR AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The appellants, Gorakh Sarjerao Pawar and others, filed a criminal appeal seeking anticipatory bail for offences under the BNS Act, Arms Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act after a charge‑sheet was filed. An earlier anticipatory bail appeal (Criminal …

VIJAY RAMKRUSHNA GAIKWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Vijay Gaikwad applied for regular bail in a case involving alleged abduction, assault, and robbery of a jeweller, with charges under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act. The prosecution presented dash‑camera footage and a supplementary police statement implicating …

SHUBHAM SAMBHAJI SAWATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The appellant Shubham Sambhaji Sawat was charged with murder and offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Atrocities Act, the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act following the disappearance and killing of a villager during a dispute over a promised statue. The appellant sought regular …

DIPAK ANKUSH MHASKEversusSUBHASH NARAYAN SOMDHANE AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Subhash Somdhane was arrested in connection with the murder of Babasaheb Somdhane, an offence alleged under Sections 103(1), 61(1), 3(5), 49 and 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 4/25 of the Arms Act. The FIR did not name him or describe his role, and the prosecution relied mainly …

AVINASH VISHNU JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

Avinash V. Jadhav applied for anticipatory bail in connection with a robbery case (Crime No. 0581/2025) involving alleged theft of silver, gold ornaments and cash. The FIR initially claimed 30 kg of silver was stolen, later amended to 76 kg after recovery of more than 54 kg, raising doubts about the …

MONALI RAHUL BARHATEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Monali, the wife of co-accused Rahul Barhate, was arrested for allegedly supplying a pistol that Rahul used to fire at an informant and a deceased person during a dispute with employees of Vijeta Company. She is charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Arms Act and …

ASHOK MAGAN MARATHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Ashok Magan Marathe appealed against the denial of regular bail in a murder case linked to a dispute over election promises and alleged caste-based atrocities. The deceased was found dead on 1 July 2025, and the FIR was lodged on 3 July 2025 after a delay. The prosecution relied on CCTV footage, …

SHUBHAM ASHOK SADEWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Shubham Ashok Sadewar, filed an anticipatory bail application in connection with Crime No. 597/2024 involving alleged abduction, extortion and possession of arms. The FIR described the kidnapping of an informant’s father and a demand for Rs. 1 crore, leading to charges under multiple …

ROHIT DYANESHWAR KUKDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, a student, was implicated in a fatal shooting case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Indian Arms Act, based on an FIR that named unknown assailants. The prosecution alleged the applicant procured the weapon and highlighted his role in lodging a related FIR, claiming …

SUDHAKAR ALIAS SUDAM BABURAO PADULE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, members of a rival political group, were arrested for assaulting an informant during a clash, causing grievous injuries. They were charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Arms Act and the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The prosecution argued that the …

LAXMAN ALIAS LUCKY BALAJI MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Laxman More, was charged with murder, conspiracy, and offences under the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crimes Act for allegedly shooting Devidas, the brother of a complainant, with a pistol. The prosecution presented a prima facie case showing the applicant's use …

OMKAR SANTOSH CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Omkar Chavan, sought regular bail for offences under Sections 109(1), 351(2), 352, 189(2), 189(4), 190, 191(3) of the B.N.S. and Sections 4 and 25 of the Arms Act, arising from a February 2026 incident involving a knife (katti). Although his name does not appear in the FIR, a …

KIRAN RAOSAHEB JAGDALE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The appellants, Somnath Shingate and Narendra Sonawane in one appeal and Kiran Jagdale and Harshad Kakde in another, applied for bail in connection with CR No. 481/2025, which alleged assault and related offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusBHANUDAS EKNATH KOTHAR

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The State of Maharashtra filed a criminal writ petition (933 CRW.P. No. 1069 of 2019) seeking relief against the accused Bhanudas Eknath Kothar. The petitioner’s counsel informed the court that the Additional Sessions Court, Ahmednagar had already passed a judgment and order in Criminal Revision No. …

SWARAJ KRUSHNA SOLSE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered bail applications filed by three accused (Ritesh Bhausaheb Sonawane, Sunny Chetan Baban Jadhav and Arbaj Asif Kaleem Shaikh) and by Swaraj Krushna Solse in a case involving serious offences under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bombay Police Act, the Arms Act and the …

YOGESH KALYAN NAGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Yogesh Kalyan Nage, was charged under Section 103(1) read with Section 3(5) of the Bombay Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Act (BNS) and Sections 3 and 27 of the Arms Act for the alleged murder of Rahul, who was shot after a quarrel with an accomplice who later absconded. The …

AVINASH EKNATH PAGIREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, Avinash Eknath Pagire, filed a criminal writ petition seeking a direction for the registration of an FIR based on his complaint. The court noted that an FIR (Crime No. 342 of 2024) had already been registered at Rahuri Police Station for offences under Section 302 of the Indian Penal …

SHAHRUKH YUNUS PATELversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Shaikh Patel applied for anticipatory bail in a case (Crime No. 580/2026) involving alleged violations of Sections 3, 7 and 25 of the Arms Act. The FIR was based on a raid conducted on secret information, during which firearms were seized and the applicant’s alleged involvement was inferred solely …

ANKUSH RAMDEV SOMDHANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Ankush Ramdev Somdhane was arrested for the murder of Babasaheb Somdhane and charged under Sections 103(1), 61(1), 3(5), 49, 54 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 4/25 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the applicant participated in a conspiracy, citing multiple phone calls …

ARBAZ MAZHER KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered two regular bail applications filed by Arbaz Mazher Khan, 20, and Shahrukh Sattar Sayyed, 25, who were charged with offences under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Section 4/25 of the Arms Act and Section 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act for an …

ROHIT DINKAR YADAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Rohit Dinkar Yadav, was arrested in connection with a civil dispute over agricultural land and house property that escalated into an alleged assault where he allegedly pointed a pistol at the informant, forced him to a factory, and assaulted him with an iron rod, causing grievous …

ABDUL NABI HANIF PATELversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Abdul Nabi Hanif Patel, accused No.2 in a pre‑planned murder involving firearms, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The FIR did not name him, but the prosecution later identified him from CCTV footage and statements, alleging his participation …

SHAHRUKH SATTAR SAYYEDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered two regular bail applications filed by Arbaz Mazher Khan and Shahrukh Sattar Sayyed, who were charged under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Section 4/25 of the Arms Act and Section 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act for an assault that occurred …

DEVIDAS SADASHIV SOMDHANEversusANKUSH RAMDEV SOMDHANE AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Ankush Ramdev Somdhane, sought regular bail in a murder case (Crime No.488/2025) involving offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that the applicant conspired with four assailants, maintained contact via multiple phone calls, and had …

SIDDESHWAR ALIAS SIDDHU MURLIDHAR KEKANversusTHE COLLECTOR AND OTHERS

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The petitioner, Siddheshwar alias Siddhu Murlidhar Kekan, sought the return of a revolver seized in connection with Crime No.25/2022, alleging that his firearms licence, though expired in 2021, was pending renewal before the Collector, Jalna. The trial court, exercising powers under Section 452 of …

AVINASH ALIAS BATLYA SAHEBRAO INGOLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Avinash alias Batlya Sahebrao Ingole, aged 23, was arrested on 16‑12‑2021 in connection with a murder and related offences under Sections 302, 143, 147, 148, 149 of the IPC and Sections 4 and 25 of the Arms Act. After more than four years of pre‑trial detention, he applied for regular bail, claiming …

KARTARSINGH HATYARSINGH TAKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Kartarsingh Hatyarsingh Tak, was arrested in connection with Crime No. 321/2025 for alleged offences under Section 310(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 4/25 of the Arms Act after police seized a vehicle containing weapons and identified him as a passenger. The …

RAVI DNYANDEV DONAGREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The High Court considered bail applications filed by Pawan alias Tejas Kishor Sarode and Ravi Dnyandev Donagre, who were charged under several IPC sections, the Arms Act and MCOCA for alleged extortion, robbery and abetment of suicide that led to the victim's death. The prosecution alleged that the …

RAJENDRA DAMODAR RUPNAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellant, Rajendra Damodar Rupnawar, was convicted in 2018 of murder (IPC 302) and several other offences and sentenced to life imprisonment. After serving nine years, he filed an interim application seeking suspension of his sentence and bail, arguing that a co‑convict, Appa Damodar Rupnawar, …

ANKUSH TUKARAM JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Ankush Tukaram Jadhav, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, in connection with Crime No. 484/2023 of Pandharpur Gramin Police Station, registered for offences under Sections 302, 307 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code, Sections 4/25 of the Arms …

RUTIK ALIAS BANTY DEVANAND LONDHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Rutik alias Banty Devanand Londhe, accused No.2 in Crime No. 222 of 2021 (a Special MCOCA case), sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The charges included IPC sections 392, 394, 120(B) read with 34, Arms Act section 3(25) and MCOCA …

PARMESHWAR ALIAS DEWA NANASO JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Parmeshwar alias Dewa Nanaso Jadhav, applied for regular bail in a case registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act, alleging offences under sections 109, 3(5), 61(2), 238 of BNS and section 3(25) of the Arms Act. The bail application was intertwined with a …

SANKET ARUN JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Sanket Arun Jadhav, filed a bail application (Criminal Bail Application No. 614 of 2026) seeking release on bail for offences under sections 331(3), 331(4), 305(A), 62(2), 238 of the Bombay Police Act and sections 3 and 25 of the Indian Arms Act. While the matter was being heard, the …

YASH PRASHANT SOUNDADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Yash Prashant Soundade, was charged in Crime No. 114 of 2023 for murder, conspiracy, and offences under the Indian Arms Act and Maharashtra Police Act. He sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, arguing that his role was identical to that …

CHETAN DATTATRAYA KHANDEKAR AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed

The applicants, Chetan D. Khandekar and an associate, were charged with robbery, assault with a sickle, and possession of illegal arms, alleged to have occurred on 13-14 June 2025, resulting in the theft of Rs.7 lakh. They filed a first anticipatory bail application which they later withdrew, and a …

PRAFULL @ TOLYA ARUN POTDARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Prafull @ Tolya Arun Potdar, was charged under several sections of the BNS and the Arms Act and applied for bail before the High Court. While the bail application was pending, the applicant's counsel sought permission to withdraw the application so that a fresh bail petition could be …

NILESH VITHOBA GADADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Nilesh Vithoba Gadade, was charged under MCOCA and several other statutes for a violent incident that resulted in the death of a minor. The Special Judge, Sangli, extended the investigation period by 90 days based on a report filed by the investigating officer, which was merely signed …

ASHOK KRUSHNA MANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA And Anr.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Ashok Krushna Mane, filed an anticipatory bail application under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act in connection with FIR No. 524 of 2026. The matter was heard before Justice Ashwin D. Bhope, who expressed disinclination to grant bail. The applicant's …

SANTOSH DATTATRAY BHINGARE AND OTHERSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, four brothers, challenged two-year externment orders issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Pune and the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Solapur, which barred them from Solapur and Dharashiv districts. They argued that the authorities did not apply their mind, failed to record …

OM RAHUL NIKAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Om Rahul Nikam, sought regular bail in a case registered under Sections 103 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 4(25) of the Arms Act, relating to the murder of Akshay Mane. The FIR initially did not name the applicant, but a later witness statement under Section …

SONU ALIAS ONKAR BIRA PUKALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Sonu alias Onkar Bira Pukale, was charged with murder, conspiracy, and several other offences under the IPC, Arms Act, Maharashtra Police Act and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act. He has been in custody since December 9, 2018, and the charge‑sheet has been filed but no …

INDRA LALBAHADUR KHATRIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Indra Lalbahadur Khatri, convicted under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, IPC Section 302 and the Arms Act for the murder of a driver named Arif on 17 May 2011, applied for suspension of his sentence and bail after serving over 13 years without remission. The prosecution opposed bail, …

SACHIN PARSHURAM MANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petition arose from a road‑rage incident in Pune where the petitioner, after his uncle was slapped by the complainant’s brother, assaulted the complainant with a stick, causing a simple forearm wound. Both parties are young and from respectable families, and the families later reconciled. The …

AJAY ALIAS AJJU YUVRAJ KASBEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) by Ajay alias Ajju Yuvraj Kasbe, who was arrested in connection with offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Arms Act, the Criminal Law Amendment Act and the MCOCA Act. …

GOPAL ASHOK PATEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Gopal Ashok Patekar was arrested on 14 October 2025 in connection with CR No. 465 of 2025 for alleged offences under Section 310(4)(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act and Section 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act. The applicant contended that his arrest was solely a product of the …

NIKHIL NITIN JAGTAPversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Nikhil Nitin Jagtap, was arrested in connection with a violent incident on 12 January 2022 that involved assault, murder and alleged participation in an organised crime syndicate, and was charged under multiple IPC sections, the Criminal Law Amendment Act, the Arms Act, the …

IRFAN KARIM SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Irfan Karim Shaikh, challenged a detention order dated 24‑12‑2025 issued by the Commissioner of Police, Pune, which also directed his committal to Wardha Prison. The petitioner argued that the order was a pre‑textual preventive detention lacking genuine material, noting that the case …

AKASH ALIAS DADYA ANANTA WAGHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Akash @ Dadya Ananta Wagh, sought bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for offences arising from a street fight between two known groups, for which he had been in custody for nearly two years. The FIR listed multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya …

AVINASH GORAKSH CHOUDHARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Avinash Goraksh Choudhari appealed against the Additional Sessions Judge's order rejecting his anticipatory bail application in a case involving alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the Arms Act. The allegations stem from a property dispute …

NILESH MADHUKAR ARTEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Nilesh Madhukar Arte, was arrested in July 2021 for alleged murder, conspiracy, arms offences and violations of the MCOCA Act, and has been in pre‑trial custody for over five years. The prosecution argued that he was part of a gang, participated in the crime, and posed a risk of …

RAMAYAN AND OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P.

The Special Judge convicted four accused of dacoity and possession of arms under Sections 399 and 402 IPC based on a police raid where weapons were recovered and an alleged exchange of fire. On appeal, the High Court examined the prosecution evidence, noting the absence of medical reports, empty …

XXX JUVENILEversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The juvenile revisionist filed a criminal revision seeking to set aside the order of the Juvenile Judge and the Juvenile Justice Board dated 27.02.2025 and 25.08.2025, which had convicted the juvenile under sections of the B.N.S. and the Arms Act. The revisionist's counsel later moved that the …

NADEEMversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant Nadeem filed a bail application in a case involving alleged looting of Rs.1.20 crore, a pistol, cartridges and cash, claiming he was not named in the FIR and that the recovered items were falsely linked to him. The prosecution could not produce any independent witness or corroborative …

ANOOP PALversusSTATE OF U.P.

Anoop Pal applied for bail in Crime No. 674 of 2026, charged under several sections of the BNS and the Arms Act, alleging false implication in an FIR dated 21.07.2026 concerning a hotel altercation that resulted in minor injuries. The applicant argued that no weapon was identified, witness …

DEVANK CHAUDHARYversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The applicant filed a criminal complaint alleging that his father, Satyaveer Singh, was murdered in a conspiracy involving Sohanveer, Arjun Singh and others, and that the police had failed to act despite a DSP report identifying the accused. The Chief Judicial Magistrate dismissed the complaint …

AKSHAY UTTAM BHARTIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Akshay Uttam Bharti, sought bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for offences including attempt to murder and violations under the IPC, Arms Act, Maharashtra Police Act and MCOCA. The FIR and CCTV footage indicated his involvement similar to another …

GANESH BAJIRAO DHAMALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Ganesh Bajirao Dhamale, sought bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for offences under IPC sections 307, 147, 148, 149, the Arms Act and the Bombay Police Act. He had been in custody from 2019 to 2026, released on default bail in 2020, and later …

ADINATH @ ADITYA ISHWAR GIRAMEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by a young offender, Adinath alias Aditya Ishwar Girame, who was charged under Sections 109 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Sections 4 and 25 of the Arms Act for …

VIKASH SONKARversusSTATE OF U.P.

Vikash Sonkar applied for bail in a police‑encounter case (Crime No. 274 of 2025) under Section 109(1) of the BNS and Section 3/25 of the Arms Act. He alleged that the encounter was fabricated, that no police officer was injured while he sustained gunshot wounds and that the recovery of a pistol and …

SUBASH YADAV @ RAJKUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The applicant, Subash Yadav, sought anticipatory bail under CrPC Section 482 in a case involving alleged violations of the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act and the Arms Act. The police had recovered three animals alleged to be cows from a vehicle registered to a different person, and …

ADITYAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Aditya, who was arrested in Crime No.73 of 2026 under several IPC sections and sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act. The applicant contended that he was not named in the FIR, was falsely implicated based on an informer's tip, and that there was no …

MANOJ KUMAR PASWANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The appellant Manoj Kumar Paswan appealed against the Special Judge's order rejecting his Section 173(4) application under the BNSS, wherein he alleged that police officials had extorted money and made caste‑based threats after a dead body was found near his factory. The High Court examined the …

TEJ BAHADURversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Petitioner Tej Bahadur filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the State to consider an application for transfer of his arms licence from one state to another under Rule 17 of the Arms Rules, 2016. The petitioner indicated he would file the application within three weeks. The State’s standing …

ROHIT KAMALAKAR KAMBLEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application under Section 439 of the Criminal Procedure Code filed by Rohit Kamalakar Kamble, who had been in custody since October 2020 for alleged offences including murder, rioting, criminal conspiracy and violations under the Arms Act, Maharashtra Police …

PRAVIN MAHADEO SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by 19‑year‑old Pravin Mahadeo Shinde, who was arrested on 4 January 2026 in connection with a dacoity case (CR No.4 of 2026) and charged under Sections 310(2), 312 and 61(2) of the …

TEJAS ANIL GANGURDE @ HYDER ALI KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered bail applications filed under Section 483 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with a case (CR No. 479 of 2025) involving alleged offences under Section 310(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, sections of the Indian Arms Act and the Maharashtra …

SWAPNIL SHIVAJI CHAUDHARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Swapnil Shivaji Chaudhari under Section 483 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a murder case (CR No. 328 of 2025) involving offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act. The prosecution’s case was …

TOHID SAMIR SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by Tohid Samir Shaikh, who is accused of murder, attempted murder, and related offences under the IPC, Arms Act and Maharashtra Police Act. The applicant had been in custody for three …

DR TAUSEEF AHMAD KHANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Dr. Tauseef Ahmad Khan, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking quash of criminal proceedings (case crime no. 95 of 2025) pending before the Sambhal trial court. The parties had reached an amicable settlement, and the trial court verified the compromise on …

SUBHASH CHANDRA SHARMAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Subhash Chandra Sharma, filed a bail application in a criminal case (Crime No. 01 of 2026) under Section 105 of the B.N.S. and Section 3/27/25 of the Arms Act, alleging that he was falsely implicated in the accidental discharge of a firearm during celebratory firing. He relied on …

IMRANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Imran under Section 482 CrPC in a case involving alleged violations of the U.P. Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The FIR was originally lodged against a co‑accused, Raja @ Rajuddin, for …

MD KAUSAR KURESHIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Md Kausar Kureshi, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Code, fearing arrest in a case involving alleged violations of the Arms Act, the U.P. Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. He argued that he was falsely …

DHARMVEERversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Dharmveer, who was arrested in connection with a case (Crime No. 77 of 2026) alleging assault that led to the death of an informant's father. The FIR charges him under Sections 115(2), 351(3), 105 of the Indian Penal Code and a provision of the …

SATYAM TIWARIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Satyam Tiwari in a case under Sections 248(1), 238(1), 3(5), 61(2) of the B.N.S. and Section 3/25 of the Arms Act. The applicant argued that he was not named in the FIR and that the only allegation against him was participation in a conspiracy, …

ALEY HASANversusSTATE OF U.P.

Aley Hasan applied for bail in a case (Crime No. 209 of 2026) alleging violations of the Cow Slaughter Act and the Arms Act, stemming from an alleged firing on police where no police officer was injured but a co-accused, Javed, sustained a leg injury. The applicant claimed the recovered pistol, …

SURAJ YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad considered a bail application filed by Suraj Yadav in a case involving alleged possession of a pistol, cartridges, a mobile phone and Rs.3,200 under various sections of the Uttar Pradesh B.N.S. and the Arms Act. The applicant contended that he was not named in the FIR, …

KAMENDRA YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court of Allahabad considered an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the CrPC filed by Kamendra Yadav, who was implicated in an Arms Act case (Sections 3, 5, 25, 7) based solely on the confessional statement of a co‑accused. The applicant asserted his innocence, argued that …

KAMENDRA YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Kamendra Yadav under Section 482 of the CrPC in a case registered under Sections 3, 5, 25 and 7 of the Arms Act. The applicant claimed innocence, arguing that the sole basis of the accusation was the confessional statement of a …

SACHIN RAGHUNATH PATILversusTHE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Sachin Raghunath Patil, challenged a detention order dated 13‑10‑2025 issued by the Commissioner of Police, Thane, arguing that the order relied on past offences and preventive actions for which no documentary material was supplied, thereby violating his right to be informed of the …

SNEHA PRAVIN CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner challenged a detention order dated 20‑02‑2026 issued by the Commissioner of Police, Pune, against her husband under Section 3 of the Maharashtra (Prevention of Dangerous Activities) Act, 1981. The order was based on a single registered offence under the Maharashtra Prevention of …

VIKAS SINGH @ BRIJESH KUMAR SINGH CHAKODIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Vikas Singh, accused of murder, criminal conspiracy, and illegal possession of arms under IPC sections 307, 34, 120B, 181 and Arms Act section 25(1)(A). The prosecution’s case rested solely on the confessional statements of two co‑accused who …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusGAJALA RAM JADHAV

Disposed Off

The State of Maharashtra filed a criminal revision seeking to examine two prosecution witnesses—one granting sanction and an arms dealer—under Section 311 of the Criminal Procedure Code in a double murder case (IPC s.302) where charges were also framed under the Arms Act. The Additional Sessions …

MAYUR DATTATRAY BHOKAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, filed by Mayur Dattatray Bhokare, who was accused of offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act. He had been in custody for more than ten months for an …

SHREEKANT ARJUN GHULEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for the accused Shreekant Arjun Ghule, who was arrested for offences including dacoity, murder, and violations of the Arms Act. The applicant argued that co-accused had already been …

SABARINATH VINU K. V.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Sabarinath Vinu K. U., a 24‑year‑old, was arrested along with twelve co‑accused for alleged possession of weapons and chili powder, charged under Sections 310(4) & 310(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4 & 5 of the Arms Act. He filed a bail application under Section …

BIJJI ALIAS VIJAY ALIAS BRIJESHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant Bijji alias Vijay alias Brijesh was arrested in connection with a murder case (Criminal No. 165 of 2023) and alleged violations of the Arms Act. He was not named in the FIR; his alleged involvement stems solely from the confessional statement of co‑accused Shahbaz. The sole eyewitness, …

SAZIDversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a second bail application filed by Sazid in a murder case (Crime No.578 of 2024) involving alleged possession of a country‑made pistol under Section 103(1) of the IPC and Sections 3, 9, 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. The applicant argued that the case is based solely on …

AADILversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Aadil, sought bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 68 of 2026) involving alleged violations of Sections 3, 5 and 8 of the Cow Slaughter Act and Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act. The court noted that the applicant was not named in the FIR and his alleged involvement was based primarily …

RAM LAL JAYANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Ram Lal Jayan filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking a further investigation, transfer of the investigation, and a supplementary charge sheet in a criminal case pending before the Special Judge. The applicant alleged that without these orders he would suffer irreparable loss. …

KARTIKversusSTATE OF U.P.

Kartik applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 523 of 2026) involving alleged violations of Sections 8 and 21 of the NDPS Act, Section 109(1) of the BNS Act, and Sections 3, 4 and 25 of the Arms Act. The High Court noted that a co‑accused, Gaurav, had already been released on bail in a …

TASNEEM @ TASLEEMversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Tasneem @ Tasleem, applied for bail in an arms‑related case (Crime No. 111 of 2026) involving alleged violations of Sections 3, 5, 9, 25, 29 and 26(2) of the Arms Act. The applicant was not named in the FIR; his alleged involvement rested mainly on a confessional statement of a …

YUVRAJ SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

Yuvraj Singh applied for bail in Criminal Case No. 144 of 2026, charged under several sections of the BNS and the Arms Act. The applicant had no prior criminal record, and a co-accused, Sarvesh @ Rahul Singh, had already been granted bail in a similar case. The court examined the material on record, …

ARUN KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

Arun Kumar was arrested for murder under Section 302 IPC and Sections 4 and 25 of the Arms Act after allegedly stabbing a man who intervened in a quarrel with his father. He has been in custody since 29‑April‑2024 and the trial court has examined only four of the 26 proposed witnesses, indicating a …

RAJU @RAJA SANGAPPA GULKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by Raju alias Raja Sangappa Gulkar, an 18‑year‑old accused in a case involving multiple offences under the BNSS, Arms Act, Criminal Law Amendment Act, Maharashtra Police Act and …

RAJ @ BARKYA PRAMOD SATHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Raj @ Barkya Pramod Sathe, filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for offences including dacoity (IPC s.399), criminal breach of trust (IPC s.406), several provisions of the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act. He had been in …

AKSHAY PUNDALIK KHANDBHORversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for the accused Akshay Pundalik Khandbhor, who was charged with multiple serious offences including murder, attempt to murder, and offences under the Arms Act. The applicant had been …

GOPINATH PRALHAD PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Gopinath Pralhad Pawar, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the BNSS for offences under Sections 3/25, 5/25 of the Arms Act and Sections 142 and 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act. The co‑accused, who had more than 25 prior convictions, had already been released on bail, and the …

ABHISHEKH @ ABHI RAMESH TAMBEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered an application for bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 filed by Abhishekh @ Abhi Ramesh Tambe, who had been in custody for three years for offences including murder attempt, assault, and possession of arms. The prosecution argued that the …

ANURAG RAMCHANDRA YADAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered the bail application of Anurak Ramchandra Yadav, who was charged under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act for allegedly assaulting a deceased with a knife and sword and participating in a violent mob. The …

SERAJUDDIN QURAISHI @ BACHAUversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Serajuddin Quraishi, was charged under Sections 3, 5 and 8 of the Cow Slaughter Act and Sections 4 and 25 of the Arms Act in Crime No. 0304 of 2026, Chandauli. He applied for bail during the pendency of trial. The Court examined the facts, the evidence, and noted that a co‑accused, …

BADALversusSTATE OF U.P.

Badal applied for bail in a case (Crime No. 523 of 2026) involving offences under Sections 8 and 21 of the NDPS Act, Section 109(1) of the BNS, and Sections 3, 4 and 25 of the Arms Act. The court examined the facts, the evidence, and the submissions of counsel, noting that a co‑accused, Gaurav, had …

SHIVA TYAGIversusSTATE OF U.P.

Shiva Tyagi was charged under Section 103(1) of the B.N.S. and Sections 3, 25 and 27 of the Arms Act for the murder of a deceased, with the firearm recovered and sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory. After a first bail application was rejected, a second bail application was filed, contending that …

RAHUL SRIVASTAVAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) seeking dismissal of criminal proceedings arising from case No. 69822/2024, which involved alleged offences under Sections 380, 427, 454, 506 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3 and 5 of the Arms …

VINOD PATEL @ TILLU AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita seeking to quash the Session Trial No. 76 of 2025, which involved offences under Sections 103(1) and 61(2)(A) of the BNSS and the Arms Act. The learned Additional Government Advocate highlighted that the …

BITTU ALIAS ARUN KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant filed an application under Section 528 of the B.N.S.S. challenging a trial court order that rejected his request, under Section 348 B.N.S.S. and Section 311 Cr.P.C., to summon prosecution witness P.W.13 for further cross‑examination. The applicant argued that certain questions remained …

PARVEZ @ KALAversusSTATE OF U.P., THROUGH ITS HOME SECRETARY U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Parvez @ Kala, filed an application under Section 528 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to set aside the cognizance order dated 31‑07‑2024 and to quash the charge sheet dated 12‑06‑2024 in a Sessions trial involving offences under IPC Section 307, the Prevention of Cow Slaughter …

GAUTAMversusSTATE OF U.P.

The accused Gautam applied for bail in a case (Crime No. 674 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 109(1), 115(2), 351(2), 351(3), 352 of the IPC and Sections 4, 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. He contended that he was falsely implicated after the informant, Sabir Ali, added his name eight days …

SADIQUE ABDUL KARIM SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Sadique Abdul Karim Shaikh, aged 60, is accused No.2 in CR No.405 of 2023 for offences including murder, attempt to murder, assault and conspiracy, arising from a dispute that escalated with weapons. The prosecution alleges he used an iron rod to assault the victim, but the rod was …

GAURAV DILIP JAGTAPversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Bombay High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Gaurav Dilip Jagtap, who had been incarcerated for four years in connection with a procession‑related violent incident. The charges included several serious offences under …

EZADversusSTATE OF U.P.

Ezad applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 458 of 2025) arising from a police firing incident in which he sustained a gunshot injury in the cross‑fire. The charges were under Section 109 of the B.N.S. and Sections 3/25(1‑B)A/27 and 4/25 of the Arms Act. The applicant’s criminal history was …

WASEEMversusSTATE OF U.P.

Waseem was arrested in connection with Crime No.10 of 2026 under Section 109 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3 and 27 of the Arms Act for alleged possession of a country-made pistol and recovered ornaments. He contended that he was falsely implicated and that the recovery was fabricated, …

RAJKAPOOR GIHARversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Rajkapoor Gihar, was injured in a police firing cross‑fire and is charged under Section 109(1) of the Indian Penal Code, Section 3(5) of the B.N.S., and Sections 3, 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. He applied for bail during the pendency of the trial (Case Crime No. 167 of 2026). The court …

HASNAVIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Hasnavi, sought bail in an arms case (Crime No. 05 of 2025) under Sections 109 BNS, 3/25(1‑B)(a) and 27 of the Arms Act, alleging that he was injured in police cross‑fire. The State opposed the bail. The court examined the applicant's criminal history, which was explained, and noted …

SUHAILversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Suhail, who was arrested in a double‑murder case under Sections 103(1) and 61(2) of the IPC and Sections 4 and 25 of the Arms Act. Although Suhail’s name did not appear in the FIR, the informant’s second statement and a later statement by the …

AMAAN @ AMAN IBRAHM KHANversusTHE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioner, Aman Ibrahim Khan, challenged a detention order issued under the Maharashtra (Prevention of Dangerous Activities) Act, 1981, which placed him in Nagpur Central Prison. The order was based on a mixture of past offences, recent violent incidents, and two in‑camera witness statements, …

MADHUKAR RAGHUNATH BHOIRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

Madhukar R. Bhoir, convicted under IPC sections 147, 148, 149, 302, 307 and Arms Act section 25(1), appealed his conviction while a passport application remained on hold. He sought a direction from the High Court for the Regional Passport Office, Thane, to consider his passport request despite the …

SURESH @SURAJ SHAHJI JAGTAPversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The High Court considered the bail application of Suresh @ Suraj Shahji Jagtap, accused of murder and several offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act. The prosecution alleged that Jagtap instigated co‑accused to assault the victim, leading to the …

ROHAN PANDIT MHALASKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rohan Pandit Mhalaskar, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Arms Act and Maharashtra Police Act. The primary evidence was CCTV footage showing his presence at the scene but not any …

JAYASHREE DYANESHWAR BARGEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rohan Pandit Mhalaskar, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Arms Act and Maharashtra Police Act. The primary evidence was CCTV footage showing his presence at the scene but not any …

OMSARANversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Omsaran, filed a bail application in a murder case (Crime No. 544 of 2025) in which he is accused of killing his wife. He contended that he was the informant who lodged the FIR after his wife was assaulted and that the prosecution's case is based solely on suspicion of an illicit …

HEMANT RAIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Hemant Rai, who is named in an FIR for murder under Sections 3(5), 103(1), 351(3) of the IPC and Section 3/25 of the Arms Act. The applicant argued that there was no eye‑witness to the alleged killing and that the only witnesses named the accused …

MOHD REHAN @ REHAN AND 2 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking quash of the FIR, charge sheet and the entire criminal proceeding (Computer Case No. 37472 of 2026) arising from offences under the IPC and Arms Act. The parties had entered into a written compromise, which was verified by the …

AKSHAY KUSHWAHAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The petitioner, Akshay Kushwaha, filed a writ petition challenging the registration of an FIR dated 19 July 2026 under Sections 317(2) of the Bhartiya Nagrika Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Section 3 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, and Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act. The High Court …

AADIL FARUQHIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Aadil Faruqhi, who was arrested in connection with a case alleging sexual harassment of a minor girl under Sections 65(2) of the B.N.S., Sections 5(M)/6 of the POCSO Act and Sections 4/25 of the Arms Act. The applicant argued that he was falsely …

RINKU YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Rinku Yadav, filed a bail application in a criminal case (Crime No.342 of 2025) involving several IPC sections and the Arms Act. While the application was pending, the applicant died in custody due to illness. Counsel for the applicant argued that the bail petition had become …

RASHIDversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Rashid, sought bail in a criminal case (Crime No.151 of 2026) involving offences under Section 109(1) BNS of the IPC and Sections 3, 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. The State opposed, pointing out that the applicant’s prior criminal history – involving three earlier bail cases and a …

PREM NARAYANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

The petitioner’s arms licence was cancelled and his appeal against the cancellation was dismissed on the ground that he was implicated in a criminal case involving multiple IPC offences. The petitioner argued that it had not been established whether the licensed firearm was actually used, that the …

INDRAJEET KUMAR GONDversusTHE STATE OF U.P. AND 4 OTHERS

The petitioner, Indrajeet Kumar Gond, challenged disciplinary proceedings and a criminal case filed against him under sections of the B.N.S. Act and the Arms Act. He argued that the simultaneous proceedings violated principles of natural justice. The High Court, relying on its earlier decision in …

SANTOSH KUMAR MISHRAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

Santosh Kumar Mishra filed a writ petition challenging the dismissal of his appeal under Section 18 of the Arms Act. The lower authority had dismissed the appeal on the ground that the petitioner failed to file any written submissions, thereby not considering the status of five criminal cases …

SOMNATH @ SANA RAGHUNATH ZANJARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Somnath @ Sana Raghunath Zanjar, was named in a supplementary statement to FIR No.64 of 2023 for offences including attempt to murder and organised crime, but the statement only alleged that he fled the scene. He had been in custody for over three years while other co‑accused had …

RAMESHVAR DAYALversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Rameshvar Dayal, was charged in Crime No. 0146 of 2026 under multiple sections of the BNS and the Arms Act. He applied for bail during the pendency of trial, submitting two supplementary affidavits. The court examined the facts, the evidence, and the submissions of counsel, noting …

KISANPAL ALIAS KUSHANPALversusSTATE OF U.P.

Kisanpal alias Kushanpal applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 136 of 2026) involving offences under several sections of the BNS and the Arms Act. The High Court examined the facts, the evidence, and the submissions of counsel, noting that a co‑accused, Manoj, had already been granted bail …

SANDEEP CHAUDHARY ALIAS SANDEEP KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Sandeep Chaudhary, sought bail in a murder case (Crime No. 360 of 2026) involving the death of his father‑in‑law and injuries to his wife. He alleged that the FIR and witness statements were false, pointing to a five‑day delay in recording statements and a hospital register noting …

WASEEMA @ NASEEMAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Waseema, was arrested in connection with a case under the Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act (sections 3, 5, 8) and the Arms Act (sections 4, 25) for allegedly possessing 75 kg of beef and firearms. She contended that she was falsely implicated, is a homemaker with no prior criminal …

SUHAILversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant sought bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 078 of 2026) involving murder and injuries, alleging that the charges against him were false and that he had no prior criminal record. The prosecution argued that the applicant and co‑accused Sajid were the prime perpetrators, citing the …

LAKHAN SINGH AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to set aside the order passed by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Agra, in criminal case No. 9468/2026. The applicants contended that they were innocent and that the lower court's order was illegal and contrary to …

ASRAFversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Asraf, was arrested on 27 July 2026 in connection with a case (Crime No. 352 of 2026) involving alleged violations of the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, the Arms Act, and sections of the B.N.S. He pleaded innocence, claiming false implication and no prior criminal …

RAMESH YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 9 OTHERS

The applicant, Ramesh Yadav, filed an application under Section 529 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking a direction to the Additional Sessions Judge/Special Judge (Anti‑Corruption Act) in Gorakhpur to dispose of a pending Session Trial No. 517 of 2025 (Crime No. 22 of 2018) …

VIKASH @ TILLARversusSTATE OF U.P.

Vikash @ Tillar applied for bail in a case involving offences under Sections 126(2), 352, 115(2), 103(1), 3(5), 61(2) of the BNS Act and Sections 3, 25, 27 of the Arms Act. The applicant had already had two earlier bail applications rejected and had been in judicial custody for about thirteen …

MOHAMMAD ESAversusUNION OF INDIA AND 5 OTHERS

Petitioner Mohammad Esa filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking the disposal of his pending application for a fresh passport. The respondents informed the Court that a show‑cause notice had been issued to the petitioner in a criminal case (Case Crime No. 0531 of 2023) under Sections 3 and 25 …

KALLUversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Kallu, filed a second bail petition (Criminal Misc. Bail Application No. 30980 of 2026) after his first bail petition (No. 6069/2026) had been dismissed on 2 July 2026. He is charged under IPC sections 103(1), 351(3), 352 and under sections 3, 25 and 27 of the Arms Act for offences …

SHAILENDRA JOSHIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant Shailendra Joshi filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to set aside the order dated 27‑10‑2021 in Criminal Case No. 896/2021, which involved alleged offences under Sections 411, 414 of the Bh. D. San and Sections 3/25 and 30 of the Arms Act. The applicant argued …

RAJ KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P.

The appellant Raj Kumar was convicted under IPC sections 399 and 402 and Section 25 of the Arms Act for allegedly preparing to commit dacoity and possessing illegal firearms. The prosecution's case relied on police testimony and two public witnesses, one of whom was hostile and denied seeing any …

SATISH CHANDRA YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 2 OTHERS

Satish Chandra Yadav filed a writ petition challenging the revocation of his arms licence by the Licensing Authority. The licence was revoked because the petitioner failed to appear before the Licensing Authority and did not submit required documents to the Appellate Authority, which affirmed the …

KHANDU PANDURANG GANGURDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Dismissed

The petitioner challenged the preventive detention of his son Rohit Gangurde under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1981, arguing that the detaining authority improperly relied on past offences and earlier detention orders, thereby lacking a proper application of mind. The …

SANTOSH @ PINTU RABHAJI DAREKAR AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners and the State were involved in a local dispute over territorial supremacy that led to an FIR alleging simple injuries but later described as grievous. Both parties, now seeking a consensual settlement, filed a writ petition to quash the criminal proceedings. The High Court, invoking …

RAHUL SHARMAversusSTATE OF U.P.

Rahul Sharma was arrested in connection with a case (Crime No. 364 of 2026) alleging offences under IPC sections 109(1) and 351(3), the B.N.S. provision 3(5) and the Arms Act sections 3, 25 and 27. The applicant contended that the injury to the victim was limited to the right hand, not …

SHIVAM PAL @ JWALA SINGHversusSTATE OF U.P.

Shivam Pal @ Jwala Singh applied for bail in a case (Crime No.53 of 2026) under Section 109(1) of the B.N.S., 2023 and Sections 3, 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, arising from a police firing incident in which he sustained a gunshot injury. The applicant argued that he was a victim of cross‑fire and that …

PRADEEPversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Pradeep, was arrested in connection with Crime No.293 of 2024, charged under IPC sections 302, 120‑B, 504, 506, 34 and Arms Act sections 3, 25 and 27. He has been in custody since 19 June 2024 and filed a second bail application after an earlier one was rejected. The counsel for the …

KAYAMUDDIN ALIAS RAJUversusSTATE OF U.P.

Kayamuddin alias Raju applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No.149 of 2026) involving charges under Sections 109(1), 317(2), 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code, the Arms Act (Section 3/25) and the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act (Section 3/8). The incident arose from a police firing in …

CHETAN YASHWANT INGALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Chetan Yashwant Ingale, who had been in custody for three years and two months since his arrest on 06‑07‑2023. He is charged in C.R. No. 64 of 2023 with multiple serious offences …

JEEWAN DEVRAM SHIRSATHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed

Vishal Parekar was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Kalyan, for attempting to murder (IPC 307) and for offences under the Arms Act, receiving life imprisonment along with concurrent sentences for the arms charges. He appealed, arguing that the injury inflicted was non‑fatal, that he had …

SHADAB @ ABDUL MAJIDversusSTATE OF U.P.

Shadab @ Abdul Majid, accused under Sections 3, 5 and 25 of the Arms Act in Crime No. 505 of 2026, applied for bail during the pendency of trial. The applicant’s counsel argued that a co‑accused, Jarrar, had already been granted bail in a similar case, invoking the principle of parity. The State …

RIHANversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Rihan, was charged under Sections 9(1)(a)(i), 5 and 25 of the Arms Act in Crime No. 505 of 2026. He applied for bail during the pendency of trial. The court noted that a co‑accused, Jarrar, had already been released on bail in a similar case (Criminal Misc. Bail Application No.31132 …

AJMERIversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Ajmeri, was charged in Crime No.80 of 2026 under Sections 3, 5 and 8 of the Cow Slaughter Act and Sections 4 and 25 of the Arms Act. He applied for bail during the pendency of trial. The Court noted that a co‑accused, Hafiz, had already been released on bail in a similar case, and, …

VIKASversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad heard a bail application filed by Vikas, the accused in Crime No. 177 of 2026, which involved offences under Sections 109(1), 317(5), 317(2) of the Indian Penal Code and several provisions of the Arms Act. The applicant was represented by counsel Rajesh …

RITIKversusSTATE OF U.P.

Allowed/Partly Allowed on merits

Ritik was arrested in connection with a stabbing that led to the death of Mukesh after a month, and is charged under several IPC sections (103, 351(2), 61(2), 190, 191(2), 191(3) BNS) and the Arms Act. He contended that he was falsely implicated, has no prior criminal record, and has been in custody …

VIRENDRA AND 4 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the CrPC seeking quash of criminal proceedings, asserting that the dispute had been amicably settled and a compromise was verified by the trial court on 12‑09‑2025. The State and the second opposite party did not contest the settlement. The …

NILESH SINGH AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants Nilesh Singh and Bhola Singh were arrested in connection with the recovery of 5.150 kg of ganja and alleged possession of arms under Section 109 of the B.N.S., Section 8/20 of the N.D.P.S. Act and Section 3/25 of the Arms Act. They had been in custody since 7 May 2026 and sought bail …

SAMRATversusSTATE OF U.P.

Samrat applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No.40 of 2026) alleging he fired pellets causing injuries to three persons. The prosecution alleged he was the primary accused under IPC sections 190, 191(2), 191(3), 109(1), 3(5) BNS and Arms Act sections 3, 25, 27, while the defence argued his …

PRINCE SINGHversusSTATE OF UP

Prince Singh was arrested in connection with a case under Section 109(1) of the NDPS Act and the Arms Act for alleged possession of 3 kg of opium and 2.3675 quintals of poppy straw. The applicant contended that the recovery was false, the quantity was only marginally above commercial limits, and …

KALLU ALIAS KALUAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Kallu alias Kalua, applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 389 of 2026) involving alleged violations of Sections 109(1), 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Sections 3, 25, 27 of the Arms Act, arising from a police firing incident at Bhojipura, Bareilly. The counsel for the applicant and …

MOHD YASEENversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Mohd Yaseen, was arrested in connection with a police party‑firing case (Crime No. 220 of 2026) alleged under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Sections 3, 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. He contended that he was falsely implicated, that no police personnel were injured, and that …

RAJESH KUMAR SHARMA @ RAJESH JARRAHAversusState of U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Rajesh Kumar Sharma, filed an application under Section 482 of the CrPC seeking quash of criminal proceedings pending against him. The injury report showed no serious injury and the parties had reached an amicable settlement, which was verified by the trial court on 06.01.2025. Both …

ANKURversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Ankur, filed an anticipatory bail application under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 and Sections 3, 25 and 27 of the Arms Act in connection with Crime No. 360 of 2026. He claimed the FIR was false, asserting that the incident involved no injury and that a co‑accused was …

SUMIT SHARMA @ BHOLAversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Sumit Sharma @ Bhola, sought bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 459 of 2026) involving offences under Section 109(1) of the BNS and Sections 3, 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. The State opposed the bail, but the applicant's criminal antecedents were explained and deemed not a bar to bail. …

SHAURYA PRATAP @ SHANUversusSTATE OF U.P.

Shaurya Pratap, accused in Crime No. 297 of 2026 under Section 109(1) of the BNS Act and Sections 3, 25 and 27 of the Arms Act, applied for bail. The case involved a police firing in which the applicant himself sustained a gunshot injury. The learned counsel explained the applicant’s criminal …

ARUN BABUversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Arun Babu, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the CrPC in connection with a criminal case (Crime No. 230 of 2026) involving alleged offences under Sections 331(4) and 109 of the IPC and Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act. He is the son of the informant, who is …

SUJAUDDIN AND ANOTHERversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicants, Sujauddin and another, sought bail in a criminal case under Sections 3, 5, 12 and 25 of the Arms Act arising from an incident in Meerut. The first applicant had no prior criminal record, while the second's alleged history was explained by counsel. The court noted that bail cannot be …

RISHABH SHARMAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

Rishabh Sharma filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS challenging a sanction order of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Muradabad, in a case instituted under Sections 3/25 of the Arms Act and 9(k)/1(k) of the Explosive Substances Act. The applicant alleged that no offence was made out …

DANISHversusSTATE OF U.P.

The applicant, Danish, was charged in Crime No.541 of 2026 under Section 109(1) of the BNS, Sections 3, 5Ka and 8 of the Cow Slaughter Act, Section 11 of the Animals Cruelty Act and Sections 3, 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. He applied for bail while the trial was pending. The court examined the …

AJAYversusSTATE OF U.P.

Petitioner Ajay, who had been granted bail in six criminal cases, sought relief from the High Court to avoid furnishing separate sureties for each case, requesting that a single common surety be accepted. He relied on a Supreme Court judgment in Hani Nishad v. State of UP (SLA No. 8915 of 2018) …

RAMKUMAR @ BADEversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicant, Ramkumar @ Bade, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to set aside a non-bailable warrant (NBW) dated 17-06-2022 issued by the Civil Judge (J.D.) of Jalaun in a case arising from an Arms Act charge (Section 3/25). The applicant argued that the NBW was issued …

KESHU YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P.

The High Court of Allahabad considered bail application No. 31475 of 2026 filed by Keshu Yadav, who was arrested in Crime No. 273 of 2026 under Sections 3, 5 and 25(8) of the Arms Act and Section 61(2) of the BNS. The applicant pleaded that he was falsely implicated, had no prior criminal record and …

IBRAHIMversusSTATE OF U.P. THROUGH SECRETARY HOME UP AT LKO.

The applicant, Ibrahim, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking the trial court’s permission to accept a single personal bond and two sureties for all four criminal cases pending against him. He had already been granted bail in each case but was unable to furnish separate surety …

AJIT BHAGWAN KANHURKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, convicted of murder under IPC Section 302, applied for suspension of his life sentence and bail pending appeal. The prosecution relied on the victim’s sister’s eye‑witness testimony, an informant’s account, and forensic evidence showing the applicant’s blood‑stained clothing and knife …

NAVNATH SURYAKANT @ BALASAHEB VALHEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Navnath Suryakant Valhekar, arrested on 31‑01‑2019, has been in custody for 7 years and 7 months for offences under the IPC (including murder and attempt to murder), MCOCA and the Arms Act. He filed a bail application under Section 439 of the CrPC and Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

RAHUL VIRENDRA SHARMA @ RAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The applicant, Rahul Virendra Sharma, sought bail in a murder case involving alleged contract killing under Sections 302, 201, 212, 120B of the IPC, Sections 3, 25, 27 of the Arms Act and several provisions of the MCOC Act. The prosecution alleged that the applicant rode a bike with the gunman, …

GANESH @ KEDAR NANASAHEB GAIKWADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Ganesh @ Kedar Nanasaheb Gaikwad, who had been in custody for 4 years and 9 months for alleged extortion and related offences under multiple IPC sections, the Arms Act and the …

VINAYAK GANESH KAPADEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

Vinayak Ganesh Kapade appealed against the Special Court's refusal to grant bail in a murder and related offences case (Crime No.171 of 2023). The appellant, charged under multiple provisions of the IPC, Arms Act, Maharashtra Police Act, SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the Maharashtra …

SURYAKANT @ PANDIT DASHRATH KAMBLEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The appellant, Suryakant @ Pandit Dashrath Kamble, was convicted in a murder case (Crime No.171 of 2023) involving multiple offences under the IPC, Arms Act, Maharashtra Police Act, SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and MCOC Act. He sought bail, which the Special Court had denied. The appellant …

AMIT MADHUKAR BHOGLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The applicant, Amit Madhukar Bhogle, sought bail in a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court. The Court examined his extensive criminal record, which includes multiple cases involving serious offences such as murder, attempt to murder, and violations of the Arms Act, many of which resulted in …

VISHAL TEJHBAHADUR YADAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered two bail applications filed by Vishal Jadhav and Durgesh Sarwjeet Singh, accused of operating an illegal call centre that allegedly defrauded Canadian nationals. The prosecution charged them under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Prevention of …

TAUSIF @ CHUHA JAMEER SAYYEDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Tausif @ Chuha Jameer Sayyed, sought bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for offences including sections 310(4) and 223 of the same Act, sections 22(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act, provisions of the Maharashtra Police Act, Arms Act and MCOC Act. He had been in …

WASIM SALIM PATELversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioner, Wasim Salim Patel, challenged a detention order issued under section 3(2) of the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1981, alleging that the detaining authority relied on stale past offences and failed to disclose material supporting its subjective satisfaction that …

RIYAZ VALI MOHAMMED SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered an interim bail application filed by Riyas Vali Mohammed Shaikh, who was convicted under Section 120B(1) IPC and Sections 3(1)(I) and 3(2) of the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act for a 2011 shooting incident that resulted in two deaths. He was sentenced to life …

VISHAL BANDU RAUTversusCOMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND ORS

Allowed

Vishal Bandu Raut challenged a detention order issued under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1981, which relied on his alleged past criminal conduct and two in‑camera statements. The court examined whether the authority’s subjective satisfaction that the petitioner was a …

SACHIN PRAKASHRAO ANDUREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, convicted of murder under Section 302 r/w 34 of the IPC and Section 3(25) of the Arms Act, sought bail pending his appeal. The prosecution relied on two eye‑witnesses and an extra‑judicial confession, while the defence argued that the identification was delayed, the confession was …

VIJAYSINH VAJABHAI GOHILversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for alleged offences under Sections 25(1)(A) and 25(7)(i) of the Arms Act. The State opposed bail, arguing the applicant's involvement and the gravity of the offence. The Court examined factors such …

ANILGIRI @ ANIL PUNJGIRI GOSWAMIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioners applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, before a chargesheet was filed for offences under the BNSS, the Arms Act and the Gujarat Police Act. They asserted innocence, no prior record, and that the investigation was substantially …

DHANESH MARUTI THORATversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Dhanesh Maruti Thorat in a special MCOC case involving charges of murder, kidnapping, conspiracy, and violations of the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act. The prosecution alleged that Thorat harboured the gang members …

AAMIR CHINYA AASIR KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The applicant, Aamir Chinya Aasir Khan, sought bail under Section 439 of the Cr.P.C. for offences including murder, attempt to murder, and several IPC and MCOC provisions. The prosecution presented eyewitness testimony, injury certificates, and seized weapons linking the applicant to the assault …

DHRUV @ KANAIYO SUNILGIRI GOSWAMIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The applicant, Dhruv @ Kanaiyo Sunilgiri Goswami, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for alleged offences under Sections 25(1)(A) and 25(7)(i) of the Arms Act. The State opposed bail, arguing the applicant’s involvement and the gravity of the …