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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

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URKULUS JALDYA KALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Urkulus, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for offences under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, relating to the death of a 16‑year‑old girl, Pratiksha. The prosecution’s case rests on a post‑mortem …

BALAJI CHINTAMANI KAKDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court considered a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, filed by Balaji Chintamani Kakde, accused of offences including Sections 333, 74, 107, 352, 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act, for the alleged …

USHA GANESH MORE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Usha Ganesh More and Sushila Rajendra Maske, who are President and Vice‑President of Shri Saibaba Mahila Nagari Co‑operative Patsanstha Ltd., were charged with large‑scale deposit fraud under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Maharashtra Protection of Interest …

RAJESH ALIAS BHOLA BANDU NATKARversusTHE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE BEED AND OTHERS

RULE ABSOLUTE

The petitioner, Rajesh Natkar, was detained for twelve months under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act on the ground that he was a sand smuggler. The detention order relied on a single recent offence and two in‑camera statements of confidential witnesses, which the …

KAILAS GAWARAM RAUTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, an assistant accountant at a cooperative sugar factory, was charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including Section 316(5) for criminal breach of trust, for allegedly manipulating payment data, creating duplicate beneficiary accounts, and diverting …

XYZversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court considered a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, filed by Balaji Chintamani Kakde, accused of offences including Sections 333, 74, 107, 352, 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act, relating to the …

SIDDESH SADISH KALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court considered three bail applications filed by Shrihari Hardas Chavan, Nagesh Vikram Bhosale and Siddesh Sadish Kale in connection with a robbery and assault alleged to have occurred on 24‑25 January 2025, for which they were initially charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). …

OMKAR SHIVAJI KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Omkar Shivaji Kamble, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act, alleging that he had repeatedly sexually assaulted his fifteen‑year‑old sister, resulting in pregnancy. The …

KARAN BHIMSING RAJPUTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita filed by Karan, a 23‑year‑old accused of offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the POCSO Act and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The prosecution’s case evolved from an initial …

DHIRAJ SANTOSH THORATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Dhiraj Thorat, was charged under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 in a case committed to the Sessions Court. On the first day of his appearance, the Sessions Judge framed the charge without allowing the accused to file a discharge application as mandated by Section 250 …

RAMESHWAR SHIVAJI KONDALWADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Rameshwar Shivaji Kondalwade, who is charged under Sections 108, 64(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for an alleged sexual assault on Savita and the subsequent suicide of the victim. The prosecution’s case rests …

PRAVIN MAYARAM PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Pravin, was arrested in connection with a large-scale insurance fraud that allegedly involved fabricating the accidental death of Rajendra Jadhav to obtain about ₹1.17 crore from several insurers. The prosecution claims Pravin was the mastermind who coordinated false police, medical …

CHANDRAVIJAY HAUSAJI MANGNALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, filed by Chandravijay, who was charged with murder and related offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act, 1959. The prosecution alleged that he participated in a …

OMKAR KVISHWANATH BHUREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Omkar Vishwanath Bhure, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in connection with offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including alleged counterfeit currency dealings and assault. The informant alleged that Bhure offered to buy gold, …

SHAIKH SHAKIL RAUFversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The accused filed bail applications under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for offences under Sections 103(1), 191(2), 115(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 relating to the alleged murder of Satish Munde. The prosecution alleged that the accused assaulted …

SANJAY JANARDHAN GITTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, accused of murder and related offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the deceased was assaulted by the applicants, leading to fatal abdominal injuries, and …

SAGAR SHRAWAN BHOSLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Sagar Shrawan Bhosale was charged with multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The investigation was transferred to CID and the Special Judge under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOC) granted a 60‑day extension on 08.04.2026 and a further 30‑day extension on …

KISAN DAVYA BILKULEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Kisan Davya Bilkule, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for offences under Sections 103, 115(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, relating to the death of his wife. The prosecution alleged that Bilkule assaulted his wife …

SAMADHAN SURYAKANT BARVEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Samadhan Suryakant Barve, accused of murder and related offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that Barve and co‑accused Datta lured the deceased to an …

MADHUKAR GOROBA INGLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Four accused were arrested in connection with the murder of Satish Munde, alleged to have been assaulted and later found dead from abdominal injuries. The prosecution relied on a post‑mortem report, medical opinion, and a spot panchanama, but there were no eye‑witnesses or CCTV footage showing the …

NITESH RAM CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Nitesh Ram Chavan, a 23‑year‑old constable, was arrested for alleged sexual offences under Sections 64(2)(m), 69 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, involving a non‑consensual relationship and threats to circulate private photographs. After the investigation was completed and a …

ASHOK MADHAV KALYANKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court considered a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, filed by Chandravijay, who was charged with murder, kidnapping and arms offences alleged to have been committed through a conspiracy. The prosecution’s case rested on the applicant’s …

BALAJI PUNDLIK KENDREversusRAMESHWAR SHIVAJI KONDALWADE AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court considered a bail application by Rameshwar Shivaji Kondalwade, accused of rape (Section 64(1) BNS) and abetment of suicide (Section 108 BNS) along with a lesser offence under Section 3(5) BNS. The prosecution’s case rests mainly on a suicide note allegedly written by the deceased, …

DHARAMSING REHANJYA KHARDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered an application for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 filed by Dharamsing Rehanjya Kharde, accused of murdering his son‑in‑law Vinod Patale. The prosecution alleged a motive stemming from a dispute over a white Force Cruiser …

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 …

SOHEL MEHMOOD SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by 22‑year‑old Sohel Mehmood Shaikh, who was arrested for offences under Sections 8(c), 21(b), 21(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act after 49.31 grams of MD, valued at Rs 9,86,200, was seized …

SACHIN BALAJI KHEDKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Omkar Vishwanath Bhure applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with a case involving alleged fraud, counterfeit currency and violent offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The informant claimed Bhure offered to buy gold but …

GANESH MARUTIRAO DHUMAL AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, two labourers, were arrested for allegedly transporting a large consignment of prohibited gutkha and related tobacco products in a black Scorpio. The FIR alleged that they knowingly carried the goods, which were seized along with the vehicle, and that the other occupant fled the …

RAMESHWAR SUKHDEV RAJALE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Rameshwar Sukhdev Rajale and Vishal Raosaheb Pawar, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for offences under Sections 103(1), 189(2), 190, 191(2), 45 and 51 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 arising from a violent incident involving …

MOGARABEN AJITBHAI VALVI AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Mogaraben and Kantilal, were arrested for the murder of Kantilal Motiram Valvi and sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the deceased was repeatedly harassing applicant No.1, leading to a conspiracy with …

X.Y.Z.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Nitesh Ram Chavan, a 23‑year‑old constable, was arrested for alleged sexual offences under Sections 64(2)(m), 69 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, involving a non‑consensual relationship and threats to circulate private photographs. After the investigation was completed and a …

KALU BABASAHEB MUNJALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, owner of a tractor seized by police after his son allegedly used it to run over two officials during a sand‑theft investigation, filed a criminal revision under CrPC s. 397 challenging the Additional Sessions Judge’s refusal to grant interim custody of the vehicle under BNSS s. 501. …

RUSHIKESH UTTAM PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Rushikesh Uttam Patil, was arrested on 17 July 2026 in connection with a large seizure of liquor valued at Rs. four crore from the premises of Hari Om Fiber Pvt. Ltd. The prosecution alleges that Patil owned the premises, permitted a co‑accused to use it, and was to receive proceeds …

RAJSHRI DIGAMBAR CHALWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Rajshri, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for an offence under Section 105 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 arising from a domestic altercation that led to her husband's death. The prosecution alleged that after a quarrel, the …

PRITAM MOHAN RATHOD AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking to quash FIR No.0328/2024, which alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, based on a complaint by the wife of Applicant No.1. The FIR accused the husband of harassment and …

DNYANESHWAR BHAGWAN GADDIME AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The appellants, Dnyaneshwar and Bhagwan Gaddime, were convicted for murder and dowry death under Sections 302 and 498‑A IPC based primarily on two dying declarations of the victim, Mahadevi. The defence argued that the first declaration was recorded 18 hours after admission, was not in the victim's …

FRANCISCO FERNANDESversusTHE STATE OF GOA THR THE POLICE INSPECTOR AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Francisco Fernandes, was implicated in alleged forgery of land‑record mutation documents concerning three properties in Colva, based on a complaint by family members. He applied for pre‑arrest bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, after an …

RAJESH MARUTI PADALKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Rajesh Maruti Padalkar, who was arrested in connection with alleged cheating, criminal breach of trust and fraud offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Maharashtra Protection …

RAJASHAD SHAIKHversusRIJVANA RAJASHAD SHAIKH AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Rajashad Shaikh, filed a writ petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita challenging a December 2025 order of a Judicial Magistrate that rejected his application for interrogatories in a Section 125 CrPC maintenance proceeding. The petitioner argued that the …

ROHIT SUDHIR OTARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Rajesh Maruti Padalkar, who was arrested in connection with alleged cheating, criminal breach of trust and fraud offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Maharashtra Protection …

SANJAY VITTHAL POWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed

The Bombay High Court (Kolhapur bench) considered an application under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita filed by Sanjay Vitthal Powar seeking to quash a Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA) application filed by his wife. Powar argued that the PWDVA application …

MAHESH BALWANT SHEVALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Rejected

The Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Mahesh Balwant Shevale, accused of offences under IPC sections 406, 409, 420, 120‑B, 201 and 34 and Maharashtra MPID Act sections 3, 4 and 8. The …

TAIJIB SALIM MULANIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Taijib Salim Mulani, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case (Crime No. 244 of 2024) involving alleged offences under IPC sections 420, 467, 406, 471 and 120(B) r/w 34. Four other accused are …

HAKIMUDDIN TAIYABALI BHORI AND OTHERSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The petitioners, owners of Hotel Venus, were named accused in FIR No. 710 of 2025 for alleged offences under Section 143(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, after a money transfer of Rs. 3,33,000 each from the alleged …

YOGESH BHIMRAO WAGHMODEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Yogesh Bhimrao Waghmode, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench. He later moved the Court seeking permission to withdraw the petition and to obtain liberty to initiate appropriate proceedings under Section 175 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, …

SUMIT PRAKASH YADAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for alleged involvement in an extortion case (Crime No. 34 of 2026) involving multiple accused and offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the applicant …

SUNIL VITHHAL RANJANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Sunil Vithhal Ranjane applied for anticipatory bail in connection with offences under Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant contended that, as per the Supreme Court’s decision in Satender Kumar Antil v. CBI, a notice under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya …

SANTOSH SHARAD NARKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

Santosh Sharad Narkar, a bank branch manager, was charged under Sections 316(2), 316(5), 318(4), 336(2) and 338 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for alleged financial misconduct. He filed an anticipatory bail application (Cr. Anticipatory Bail Appln. No. 219 of 2026) asserting that an …

NITESH NARAYAN RANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Nitesh Narayan Rane, filed an interim application seeking suspension of his conviction under Section 389 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and Section 430 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, pending the hearing of Criminal Appeal No. 106 of 2026. The conviction had been …

JAYSING BABAJI SANKPALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Jaysing Babaji Sankpal applied for anticipatory bail under Sections 108, 351(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, alleging that the deceased, a real‑estate broker, had committed suicide and that there was no clear evidence of his abetment. The trial court initially granted …

ABHAY SURENDRA KULKARNIversusVARSHA ALIAS ANUJA ABHAY KULKARNI

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Petitioner Abhay Surendra Kulkarni filed a criminal writ petition seeking the court to call for and examine the record of Criminal Miscellaneous Application No.130 of 2017 before the Magistrate, Pandharpur. The petitioner, through Advocate Abhay Jadhavar, argued that the order dated 27 September …

Rahul Arjun ManeversusThe State ofMaharashtra

Rejected

The applicant, Rahul Arjun Mane, filed a criminal revision under Section 497 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking custody of a gold chain that had been seized in connection with a crime. The gold chain, originally gifted to an accused, was later mortgaged to a financial …

MOHAMMED KAYUM AKBAR ALI SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

The applicant, Mohammed Kayum Akbar Ali Shaikh, was arrested in a narcotics case (Crime No. 52 of 2025) based primarily on a co‑accused's statement and alleged call‑detail records. He sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, contending that no contraband …

SURAJ HINDURAO KADAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

Suraj Hindurao Kadam applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a suicide case (CR No.211 of 2026) where the deceased alleged that Kadam had given him a loan of Rs.5,00,000 and subsequently threatened and harassed him for repayment, also alleging possession of certain vehicles and a …

DEVENDRAPPA AADMAS PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Devendrappa Aadmas Pawar, accused of murder, attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy under IPC sections 302, 307 and 120‑B read with 34, applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The trial court had earlier rejected his bail, but the High Court …

PRAKASH ASHOK SONARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicants, Prakash Ashok Sonar and Nitin Shivanand Potdar, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking pre‑arrest bail for alleged offences under several IPC sections (354, 354A, 354B, 452, 323, 506 read with 34) and Sections …

VAIBHAV GURUNATH PANGULEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Vaibhav Gurunath Pangule, was arrested in connection with the murder of Ayyub Hussain Sayyad and charged under Sections 103(1), 307, 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 after …

X.Y.Z.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Dismissed

The appellant, a 43‑year‑old businessman, appealed the trial court’s acquittal of three accused under Sections 354(A), 452, 504, 506 r/w 34 of the IPC and Section 12 of the POCSO Act, alleging that the victim was a minor of 16 years and that the accused’s act of holding her hand constituted an …

HARISH RAMESH KHARATversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

The applicant, Harish Ramesh Kharat, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for charges of assault under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that he, together with his mother and sister, assaulted his …

YUVRAJ SHIVAJI GAIKWADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay, Kolhapur Bench, considered a bail application filed by Yuvraj Shivaji Gaikwad, accused of murder and conspiracy (IPC §§302, 120(b) r/w 34) under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution had examined four witnesses and indicated that nine …

ANITA DASHARATH JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Anita Dasharath Jadhav, accused No.5 in Crime No. 940 of 2024, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for offences under multiple IPC sections and Section 66C of the IT Act. The applicant argued that co‑accused Kashmira Sandip Pawar (Accused No.1) and …

PRAMOD RAMCHANDRA POWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Pramod Ramchandra Powar, filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking regular bail for offences under Sections 178, 179, 180 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 in Crime No. 164 of 2025. The trial court had earlier …

BHAUSO APPASO DUBALversusVIJAYSINH NETAJIRAO DUBAL

Rejected

The applicant filed a criminal revision under Sections 442 and 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, challenging the dismissal of his appeal and the confirmation of his acquittal in a 2008 criminal case. The trial court and the Additional Sessions Judge had acquitted the applicant, …

OMKAR PANDURANG ZAMBREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, considered the bail application of Omkar Pandurang Zambre, who was arrested in connection with FIR No. 0098 of 2026 for offences under Sections 109, 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant claimed he was falsely implicated as part of a …

KUNAL KRISHNA KUMBHARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Kunal Krishna Kumbhar, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for offences under Sections 137(2), 103(1), 140(1) and 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, relating to the alleged murder of a schoolgirl. The prosecution’s case relied …

Gangadhar Yashwant PawarversusThe State of Maharashtra

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay, Kolhapur Bench, considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Gangadhar Yashwant Pawar, accused No.6 in a case involving murder, attempted murder, and sexual assault offences under the IPC. The prosecution alleged …

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 …

KISHOR BALASO MANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Kishor Balaso Mane under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. He was accused in Crime No. 765 of 2025 of offences including Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging that he demanded Rs. 5,00,000 from his …

TAIJIB SALIM MULANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Taijib Salim Mulani, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in Crime No. 244 of 2024 for alleged offences under IPC sections 420, 467, 406, 471 and 120(B) r/w 34. Four other accused are involved, and two …

RADHA YUVRAJ ZALKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The High Court considered the bail application of Radha Yuvraj Zalke, accused No.4 in Crime No. 940 of 2024, charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 66(c) of the IT Act, 2000. The applicant sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik …

Navnath Shivling BhosaleversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Navnath Shivling Bhosale, accused No.4 in a 2018 case involving murder, kidnapping and offences under the POCSO Act, was arrested on 4 November 2019 and remained in judicial custody for nearly 6 years and 9 months. The charge sheet was only framed on 14 August 2025 and no witness had been examined, …

KHADIJA NURUDDIN SANADIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioners, who are the in‑laws of the informant, filed writ petitions seeking to quash FIR No. 365 of 2026 and the accompanying charge‑sheet for alleged dowry‑related cruelty and assault. The informant alleged that her husband beat her and that the in‑laws ignored her complaints, but the FIR …

SANDEEP BALU KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

The applicant, Sandeep Balu Kamble, filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking regular bail in a case involving alleged fake currency offences under Sections 178, 179, 180 and 181 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He …

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 …

SURAJ JAGANNATH SAWANTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay (Kolhapur Circuit) entertained an anticipatory bail application filed by Suraj Jagannath Sawant under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The applicant was alleged to have supplied prohibited tobacco products, attracting charges under Sections …

ABHISHEK SANDIP VICHAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Abhishek Sandip Vichare, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case registered on 29/05/2026 for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. After receiving a notice under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, he visited the police …

KIRAN RAMCHANDRA POWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Kiran Ramchandra Powar, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a narcotics case (Crime No. 0285 of 2026) alleging offences under Sections 8(c) and 20(b)(iii) of the NDPS Act. The prosecution claimed …

SHETIBA MAGARDAS PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicant, Shetiba Magardas Pawar, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in connection with a case involving alleged administration of an abortifacient and intimidation of a victim. The offences alleged against her were under …

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 …

UMA SOMNATH SHENDAGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARSHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Uma Somnath Shendage, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for alleged offences under Sections 108, 3(5) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 in Crime No. 197 of 2025. The State, through the investigating …

SHRINIWAS DNYANESHWAR LONEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The High Court considered the bail application of Shriniwas Dnyaneshwar Lone, accused No.4 in a murder case (C.R. No.65 of 2026) where the prosecution alleged that the victim, Somnath Bobade, was killed in a moving car. The sole basis for Lone’s implication was the statement of co‑accused Bandu …

AKSHAY DATTATRAY WAYKULEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

Akshay Dattatray Waykule applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with Crime No. 197 of 2025, which involves offences under Sections 108, 3(5) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant, accused No.3, offered to …

HUMERA FURKAN SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The Bombay High Court heard four anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by relatives of the deceased Nargis Faijan Shaikh in a murder case (Crime No. 234 of 2026). The FIR alleged that the deceased was subjected to cruelty by her …

MD JAVEED SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The Bombay High Court heard four anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by relatives of the deceased Nargis Faijan Shaikh in a murder case (Crime No. 234 of 2026). The FIR alleged that the deceased was subjected to cruelty by her …

SHAMSHADBEGAM SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The Bombay High Court heard four anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by relatives of the deceased Nargis Faijan Shaikh in a murder case (Crime No. 234 of 2026). The FIR alleged that the deceased was subjected to cruelty by her …

FURKAN M. JAVED SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

The Bombay High Court heard four anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by relatives of the deceased Nargis Faijan Shaikh in a murder case (Crime No. 234 of 2026). The FIR alleged that the deceased was subjected to cruelty by her …

SATISH SHASHIKANT BAMANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Disposed Off

Satish Shashikant Bamane applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with offences under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4 and 17 of the POCSO Act, 2012. The State argued that the victim and a co‑accused …

RAHUL VILAS JAGTAP AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicants were arrested in connection with a fatal accident that occurred while the deceased was taking measurements inside a well being excavated by the accused. The prosecution alleged negligence in permitting the deceased to enter the well, while the defence argued that the deceased was …

SIKANDAR HUSEN MULLAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

Sikandar Husen Mulla, the sole accused in a murder case (IPC 302) registered as Crime No.513 of 2021, had been in judicial custody for over 4 years 11 months without any witness examination or trial commencement. He filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

AAYUSH ANIL AVEREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicant, Aayush Anil Avere, a 24‑year‑old, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with offences alleged under that Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. The FIR alleged that the applicant had a …

SARFRAJ SHARIF TAMBOLIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Sarfraz Sharif Tamboli, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in Crime No. 0366 of 2026 for alleged possession of Gutkha, a banned item in Maharashtra. The charges include offences under Sections 223, …

AVINASH GOPICHAND KHEDEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Avinash Gopichand Khedekar was arrested on suspicion of involvement in an explosion caused by hand‑grenades while bamboo cutting in Ratnagiri. The prosecution alleged that grenades were planted for hunting, but no material linked the applicant to the planting or the explosion. The applicant filed a …

RAJUBAI BIBHISHAN SALGUDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Mrs. Rajubai Bibhishan Salgude applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case (Crime No. 0219 of 2026) involving alleged assault on an informant and his mother. The offences alleged are under Sections 191(3), 191(2), 190, …

MANISH RAMVILAS NAGORIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Manish Ramvilas Nagori applied for regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in a case involving possession of live cartridges and 865 grams of mephedrone, offences punishable under the Arms Act, 1959 and the NDPS Act, 1985. The trial court had rejected his bail, …

ARJUN AMAR DALVIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Arjun Amar Dalvi, filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking regular bail in a case involving alleged manufacturing of counterfeit currency (Sections 178, 179, 180, 181 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, …

SAMARSENJIT ALIAS TIPU PRAMOD GAIKWADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed Off

The applicant, Samarsenjit Gaikwad, was charged with multiple serious offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 1932. After five prior bail applications were rejected, he filed a sixth bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

SWAYAM MAYAPPA PADALKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Swayam Mayappa Padalkar, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking release on bail for alleged offences under Sections 310(2), 115(2), 352 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The State argued that the …

ABDULLATIF AMIRODDIN MUJAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Abdullatif Amiroddin Mujawar, filed a second anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with FIR No. 0621 of 2024 alleging offences under IPC Sections 409 and 420. The first anticipatory bail application had been …

DWARKA KRISHNA SATPUTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Dwarka Krishna Satpute, a 72‑year‑old woman, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with Crime No. 340 of 2026 alleging assault on an informant. The prosecution alleged that she, along with her husband, assaulted the informant …

GIRIDHAR JALINDAR MOREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Giridhar Jalindar More, accused No.4 in Crime No.415 of 2026, was charged under Sections 61, 123, 274, 275, 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 26, 27, 3(1)(zz)(iv) and 59 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 for allegedly supplying whey powder to the main accused. The …

ASIF ASLAM MULLAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay, Kolhapur Bench, considered an application for bail filed by Asif Aslam Mulla under Sections 483 and 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with offences under Sections 420, 406 (read with 34) of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the MPID Act. The …

TANAJI RAGHUNATH LENGAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Tanaji Raghunath Lengare, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case involving alleged forgery of a Power of Attorney and subsequent sale of property. The prosecution alleged that the sale deed executed on 26 …

SHALAN ARUN DEVKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Shalan Arun Devkar, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in Crime No. 621 of 2026, which is registered under Section 108(3)(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR alleges that her son, Ganesh …

PRASAD PRADIP KONDE DESHMUKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Prasad Pradip Konde Deshmukh, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in connection with offences alleged under Sections 132, 351(2), 351(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution …

HANMANT ALIAS HANMANTA CHANDAR JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dismissed as Withdrawn

Hanmant Jadhav applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, alleging offences under several sections of the Bharratiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the POCSO Act, 2012, with a maximum punishment of seven years. He argued, relying on Satender Kumar Antil …

SHIVAM NANDLAL YADAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Shivam Nandlal Yadav, an employee of Medex Medical System Company, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in Crime No. 86 of 2026 involving alleged cheating under Sections 318(4) and 3(5) of the …

SHRISHAILYA MOHAN KHADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicant, a 21‑year‑old college student, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case alleging indecent gestures towards a minor on two occasions and offences under Sections 79 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, …

BIBHISHAN CHATURBHUJ SALGUDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Bibhishan Chaturbhuj Salgude, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in a case (Crime No. 0219 of 2026) involving assault offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the …

VISHAL BASAPPA AATHAWALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Vishal Basappa Aathawale applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in Crime No. 268 of 2026, which alleged offences under Sections 118(1), 351(2), 352 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR originally …

DEEPAK MAHADEV YASHWANTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Deepak Mahadev Yashwant, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case (Crime No. 08 of 2023) alleging offences under Sections 306 and 420 IPC read with Section 34. The FIR is based on a suicide note …

ROHIT RUPCHAND KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Rejected

Rohit Rupchand Kamble applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case (Crime No. 531 of 2026) alleging assault with a tile causing grievous injuries, punishable under Sections 118(2), 352 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya …

MANISHA SAYAJI DHAVALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Manisha Sayaji Dhavale applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in Crime No. 401 of 2026 concerning alleged harassment that led to the suicide of Dattatraya Shinde. The prosecution alleged that Dhavale, together with two …

AAKASH VIJAY JADHAV AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by three accused in a narcotics case (Crime No. 60 of 2026). Two applicants withdrew their applications, leaving Shivkumar Bhaskar Thakare (Accused No.2) as the sole applicant. The …

SUBHASH SHRIMANT HONMUKHEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Subhash Shrimant Honmukhe, was charged under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for the death of Sagar Ingole, who allegedly had an extramarital affair with the applicant's wife. The prosecution alleged that the applicant and his brother assaulted the …

SAGAR LAXMAN KHARATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Allowed

The applicant, Sagar Laxman Kharat, was arrested in connection with a theft and robbery case (C.R. No. 582 of 2025) in which gold was allegedly stolen. He sought bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, claiming parity with co‑accused No. 3, who had been released on …

NAYAN CHANDRAMOHAN PARDESHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed Off

The applicant, Nayan Chandramohan Pardeshi, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in connection with Crime No. 0280 of 2026, which alleged offences under Sections 132, 351(2), 351(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya …

SANTOSH CHANGADEV SURWASEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay entertained an anticipatory bail application filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Santosh Changadev Surwase, who was alleged to have possessed banned Gutkha and faced charges under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and several …

JAYA VISHWAS KEKAN AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

The applicants, Jaya Vishwas Kekan and Laxmi Ashok Kekan, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with Crime No. 578 of 2026 alleging assault during a property‑related altercation. The FIR records their presence and …

VISHNU NIVRUTTI KEKAN AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicants, members of the Kekan family, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in connection with Crime No.578 of 2026, which alleged offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Two of the applicants …

PRAVIN POPATRAO DESHMUKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Pravin Popatrao Deshmukh, a vendor of a sonography machine, faced allegations that the machine he sold to Bhaskar Ghadge was used for fetal sex determination, violating the PC‑PNDT Act. He filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

SURYAKANT RAMCHANDRA BAJAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Suryakant Ramchandra Bajare, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking bail for alleged offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The State opposed the bail but did not contest the …

GANESH ARUN DEVKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ganesh Arun Devkar, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case of alleged abetment of suicide and offences under Sections 108 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He claimed he was …

SUNIL BHIMRAO CHIKHALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Sunil Bhimrao Chikhale, filed an anticipatory bail application seeking relief under several sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act, 1959 in connection with a criminal case registered at Shirol Police Station. The State, represented by C. D. Mali, …

TUSHAR BIBHISHAN SALGUDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Tushar Bibhishan Salgude, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case (Crime No.0219 of 2026) involving assault with a sickle that caused grievous injuries, including a fracture, to Avinash D. Rupnar. The …

VILAS ARJUN RAUTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed

The applicant, Vilas Arjun Raut, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking pre‑arrest bail for alleged offences arising from a June 27, 2026 assault on the informant Suraj Kadam and his friend. The FIR alleges that Raut, along …

YUNUS GOUS MUJAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Yunus Gous Mujawar, who is charged under IPC sections 376, 376(2)(j)(n), 506 and POCSO Act sections 4, 5, 6, 8 and 12 for a crime registered in 2024. The applicant sought bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and …

TEJAS SHIVAJI LOKHANDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Tejas Shivaji Lokhande, filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for alleged offences under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant's counsel sought to withdraw the bail application, requesting …

ADITYA VIJAY SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Aditya Vijay Shinde, filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for alleged offences under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. During the hearing, the applicant’s counsel sought to withdraw the application and …

TATOBA BHIKAJI GAWADEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Tatoba Bhikaji Gawade, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking pre‑arrest bail for offences alleged in Crime No. 271 of 2026, which involve forgery of the Additional Collector’s digital signature and the …

NANDKUMAR VASANT KHADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioner, Nandkumar Vasant Khade, challenged an order dated 10 September 2026 issued by Respondent No. 2 under Section 163(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, alleging it was illegal. He sought writs of certiorari and mandamus to quash the order and restrain further coercive …

DIGVIJAY NANDKUMAR KHADE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The petitioners, Digvijay N. Khade & Anr., filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 10 September 2026 issued by Respondent No.2 under Section 163(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, alleging it to be illegal. The State of Maharashtra contended that the order was valid and …

AKSHAY BABASAHEB KADAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Akshay Babasaheb Kadam, was arrested in connection with a robbery of a bus carrying silver and gold on 22‑23 December 2025. The prosecution alleges that a group of seven accused, including the applicant, used force to seize the parcels, and material recovered from the applicant’s …

SHARAD MADHAV AHIWALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, a clerk in the Phaltan Municipal Council, was charged in Crime No. 276 of 2026 for issuing a receipt of Rs.2,007 instead of the Rs.20,007 received by cheque for house‑tax and water bills. He filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

DNYANESHWAR DINKAR DHAKANE AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicants, nine accused persons in Crime No. 692 of 2026, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, alleging that the allegations against them were vague and that the deceased’s death resulted from a heart attack, not the injuries alleged. The …

KUMAR BHIMRAO JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner, Kumar Bhimrao Jadhav, filed a writ petition under Article 227 of the Constitution and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking to quash an order dated 18.8.2026 passed by the District Judge in Session Case No. 13 of 2023. The petition was listed, …

MAHADEV PANDHARI MANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The applicant, Mahadev Pandhari Mane, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in a case involving alleged bribery under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The prosecution alleged that the applicant was present when a bribe of Rs.5,50,000 was handed …

Shivkanya Basavaraj MathapativersusThe State Of Maharashtra

Allowed

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Shivkanya Basavaraj Mathapati under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a theft case (Crime No. 654 of 2026) alleged under Sections 303(2) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, …

SUNIL SAMADHAN MASKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The applicant, Sunil Samadhan Maske, a 19‑year‑old, was arrested in June 2023 in connection with the murder of Santosh Jagannath Salunkhe, alleged under IPC sections 302, 397, 201 and 34. The prosecution’s case rests mainly on circumstantial evidence and an alleged extrajudicial confession to a …

PAWAN MANIK MANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Pawan Manik Mane, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking protection from arrest in connection with offences under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act, 1959. He had earlier …

ASHISH DADASO ANUSEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Ashish Dadaso Anuse, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case (Crime No. 238 of 2026) alleging offences under IPC Sections 420 and 406. The FIR alleges that the informant invested Rs 10 lakhs …

RAJAN SHANTARAM PARKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The Bombay High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Rajan Shantaram Parkar, accused No.5 in a case involving alleged purchase of prohibited gutkha under Sections 123, 223, 271, 275 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 59 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. …

RAVINDRA MUKUND MANGAONKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, accused No.6 in a case involving alleged purchase of prohibited gutkha, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking protection from arrest for offences under Sections 123, 223, 271, 275 of the Bharatiya Nyaya …

ABA SAWALA VALKUNDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, a private individual accused as Accused No.1 in Crime No.411 of 2026, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for alleged offences under Sections 7, 7A and 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The prosecution alleged that the applicant acted …

SAMEER SAIFAN INAMDAR AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicants, Sameer Saifan Inamdar and Aman Sameer Inamdar, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in connection with Crime No. 414 of 2026 involving alleged offences under Sections 119(1), 118(1), 352, 351(2) and …

NARAYAN ARJUN HUGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Narayan Arjun Hugar, filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking regular bail for offences under Sections 123, 275, 274, 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and several provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. …

DARSHAN SURESH CHAUGULEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay (Kolhapur Circuit) entertained an anticipatory bail application filed by Darshan Suresh Chougule under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with Crime No. 754 of 2026 alleging offences under Sections 123, 223, 274, 275, 3(5) of the BNSS …

RAJENDRA VISHNU PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The petitioner, Rajendra Vishnu Patil, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in a case involving alleged bribery under Sections 7, 7(A) and 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. He was accused as a private middleman facilitating a …

SURAJ MILANSINGH RAJPUTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay (Kolhapur Circuit) entertained an anticipatory bail application filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Suraj Milansingh Rajput, who was alleged to be one of three accused in a case involving the sale of Gutkha, a banned product, under …

RAMESH KALLAPPA CHOUGULEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with a criminal case registered at Hatkanangale Police Station. The applicant’s counsel later admitted that the affidavit omitted the applicant’s antecedents due to …

SAHEBRAO SUBRAO SHELKEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Shri Sahebrao Subrao Shelke, a tax consultant, was arrested in connection with a large-scale investment fraud allegedly perpetrated by A.S. Traders and its subsidiaries, and charged under IPC sections 406, 409, 420 read with 34 and MPID Act sections 3 and 4. The applicant contended he was merely an …

BALASO KRUSHNAT DHANGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, considered the bail application of Balaso Krushnat Dhangar, who was arrested in connection with a large‑scale investment fraud involving A.S. Traders and Developers and its subsidiaries. The applicant argued that he was merely a victim who had invested Rs.63.34 …

RAMA @ RAMCHANDRA NAGNATH SAPTALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Rama @ Ramchandra Nagnath Saptale, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in Crime No. 849 of 2023 involving offences under the IPC (sections 354, 354A, 354D, 506 read with 34) and the POCSO Act (sections 8, 9, 12). He asserted full …

PRAVIN PRAKASH BHOSALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Pravin Prakash Bhosale, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a FIR alleging fraud and criminal conspiracy under Sections 406, 409, 417, 420 and 120‑B read with Section 34 of the IPC. The prosecution alleged that Bhosale, as Chairman of Sharanya Urban Multipurpose Nidhi Bank, …

SACHIN PANDURANG DHONE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners sought quashing of FIR No.384 of 2021 and the related charge‑sheet (R.C.C. No.36 of 2022) filed under Sections 498‑A, 323, 504 and 34 IPC, invoking Section 482 of the CrPC. The parties had settled their matrimonial dispute through a mutual‑consent divorce, with the wife receiving …

MDANLAL MOHANLAL BOHARA AND ANRversusKAMLA YASHWANT KOLEKAR AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioners, accused Nos.1 and 11 in a criminal case under IPC sections 420 and 34, sought quash of the proceedings filed by the complainant, Kamla Yashwant Kolekar, who alleged cheating in a property allotment. The complainant, now 92 years old, filed an Affidavit cum Consent stating she no …

DAYANAND BASAPPA UMBARJEversusVIKAS NINGAPPA HANGANDI AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The petitioner filed a criminal writ petition seeking quash of an order dated 05.03.2021 passed by the JMFC, Solapur, and to discharge the accused in complaint SCC No. 2234 of 2020. The petitioner later sought to withdraw the petition and requested liberty to file a criminal revision under Section …

ARUN SHANKAR PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

The applicants, brother and nephew, sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (now Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023) in connection with a cheating case (IPC 420 read with 34) alleging fraudulent transfer of an 85‑year‑old woman's …

AMOL ARUN PACHPUTE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Partly Allowed

The applicants (in‑laws of the complainant) filed an application invoking the Court's inherent jurisdiction to quash FIR No. 519 of 2021 and the charge‑sheet filed in RCC No. 317 of 2022, alleging that the FIR contained vague, omnibus accusations and no specific role for them under Sections 323, …

DR. GANESH HARIBHAU HOLversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed Off

Dr. Ganesh Haribhau Hol filed a writ petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking quashment of FIR No. 216 of 2025 and the charge‑sheet filed for alleged offences under Sections 69 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner argued that the …

PINTYA @ SACHIN LAXMAN DUPATEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellant, Pintya @ Sachin Laxman Dupate, was convicted by the Sessions Court for murder under Section 302 IPC based largely on the testimony of an 11‑year‑old girl, Pranita Dupate, and on forensic evidence that the High Court found unreliable. On appeal under Section 415 of the Bharatiya …

PINTYA @ SACHIN LAXMAN DUPATEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Pintya @ Sachin Laxman Dupate, was convicted by the Sessions Court for murder under Section 302 IPC based primarily on the testimony of an 11‑year‑old child witness, Pranita Dupate, and on forensic evidence that the High Court found unreliable. The appeal under Section 415 of the …

RAJENDRA DADOBA PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Shri Sahebrao Subrao Shelke, a tax consultant, was arrested in connection with a large-scale investment fraud allegedly perpetrated by A.S. Traders and its subsidiaries, and charged under IPC sections 406, 409, 420 read with 34 and MPID Act sections 3 and 4. The applicant contended he was merely an …

PRITI WILSON SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Priti Wilson Shinde, the wife of a main accused in a financial fraud case, applied for anticipatory bail under sections 318(4), 316(5), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and section 3 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1999. She had …

Ramesh Nagnath KadamversusThe State Of Maharashtra

Rejected

The applicant, a sitting MLA, filed a criminal revision under Section 438 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) challenging the rejection of his discharge application in a case involving offences under Sections 353, 341, 342, 323, 504 and 506 of the IPC. He argued that the discharge …

RADHIKA KIRAN JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Radhika Kiran Jadhav applied for anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in connection with Crime No.841 of 2024 involving multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The State opposed the bail, but the investigating officer …

DIGVIJAY SUBHASH MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Digvijay Subhash More, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case (Crime No. 37 of 2025) involving alleged cheating and criminal breach of trust over a banana supply transaction. The court observed that the FIR …

AVINASH RAJU JADKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Avinash Raju Jadkar applied for bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with offences of assault, blackmail and extortion under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The victim, a 19‑year‑old adult, admitted a love relationship with the applicant and …

VINOD VISHWANATH MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Vinod Vishwanath More, was charged with murder under Sections 103(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and related provisions of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, arising from an altercation at Samrat Garden Hotel on 19-20 August 2025. The prosecution alleged that More, …

SHIVDAS TUKARAM GITEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Shivdas Tukaram Gite, a court stenographer, was charged under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly killing his wife with a house scissor during a heated argument on 22 January 2025. He voluntarily surrendered to the police and has been in custody for over …

KIRAN BALIRAM BHOIRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by Kiran Baliram Bhoir, a xerox machine operator charged as accused No.7 in FIR No. 186 of 2026 for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including forgery and …

MOHAMMAD JAVED HAFIZ SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by Mohammad Javed Hafiz Shaikh, accused No.2 in a case involving alleged assault and sexual offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000. …

MAYUR PRAVINBHAI MAKWANAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Mayur Pravinbhai Makwana, sought bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in a case involving alleged sexual offences under Sections 70(1), 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The victim’s statements were found to be contradictory, with …

ZAHIR HARUN SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered two bail applications filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by Zahir Harun Shaikh and Azaruddin Shoukat Shaikh, accused in CR No.36 of 2026 for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act. The victim, now a …

AJIT GENBA DAGADEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ajit Genba Dagade, filed a bail application under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, claiming that he was arrested without being named in the FIR and without the required notices under Sections 35(3) and 46(2) of the BNSS. The court examined the remand report …

RUSHIKANT DATTATRAY PAYGUDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Rushikant D. Paygude, filed a bail application. Counsel for the applicant highlighted that all witnesses had been examined and the case was at the stage of recording the accused's statement under Section 313 of the Cr.P.C., but the investigating officer had failed to produce the …

STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusRAJVEER NAVRATNA SHARMA AND ANR

Allowed

The State of Maharashtra filed an application for leave to appeal the acquittal of Rajveer Navratna Sharma and Karishma Manoj Punamiya by a Special Judge, who had found them not guilty of offences under the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act and sections 420, 406 and 109 of …

SHAFIULA @ SOFIULA @ ALAM AABUNS AR VAHIDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Shafiula @ Sofiula @ Alam Aabuns ar Vahid, was arrested under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Immoral Trafficking Prevention Act, 1956 for allegedly trafficking a woman and her minor daughter from Assam to Pune for prostitution. The victim’s statements …

DEEPAK LUNDA KOKATEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered three bail applications filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, relating to a single criminal case (CR No. 554 of 2026) involving murder, conspiracy, and several other offences under the IPC, the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime …

OMKAR PANDURANG SHENDGEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered three bail applications filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Omkar Pandurang Shendge, Deepak Lunda Kokate and Kartik Kailas Chavan in connection with CR No. 554 of 2026, which alleged offences including murder, attempt to murder, …

VINAYAK KISHORE GARVEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioner, Vinayak Kishore Garve, sought quashing of FIR No. 762 of 2019 and related proceedings, alleging that the dispute underlying the criminal complaint was purely civil, arising from a partnership business, and that the parties had settled their accounts by a consent affidavit. The High …

KARTIK KAILAS CHAVANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Bombay High Court considered three bail applications filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, relating to a single criminal case (CR No. 554 of 2026) involving murder, conspiracy, and several other offences under the IPC, the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime …

YASH ANKUSH PANDITversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

The applicant sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in a case registered under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging that he had sexual relations with the complainant based on a false promise of marriage. The FIR alleged that …

MOHD. ASARAF ALIHASAN KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

The applicant, Vasant Anandrao Idhol, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in connection with Crime No.352 of 2026 alleging theft under Section 306 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR, based on CCTV …

GAJANAN PRABHAKAR DAHALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay considered an anticipatory bail application filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by Gajanan Prabhakar Dahale, who was alleged to have purchased stolen ornaments worth Rs.1,74,300 in a theft case (C.R. No.704 of 2025). The prosecution …

RAGHUNATH SOPANRAO DABHADE AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicants and the complainant, who were friends and neighbours, had a monetary dispute that escalated at the applicants' Chinese Hotel, resulting in the applicants striking the complainant with a stick and causing injuries. Both parties later reconciled, and the complainant consented to the …

PARVEZ SULEMAN LAKDAWALA AND ANR.versusTHE SENIONR INSPECTOR OF POLICE AND ORS.

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED

The applicants, the managing partner and chief executive officer of M/s Grace Property Development Ventures, were served notices under Section 179 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to appear as witnesses in an investigation of alleged cheating and inducement under FIR …

AKHTAR HASAN RIZVIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioner, Akhtar Hasan Rizvi, was charged with mischief relating to a 1979 land mutation entry. The parties later reconciled and filed consent terms with the statutory revenue officers to delete the mutation, with the complainant receiving the benefit and the petitioner receiving none. The …

SANJAY SHYAMSUNDER DUBEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Bombay High Court considered an application for bail filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in connection with a cheating and fraud case punishable under Section 316(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant, a warehouse operator, was accused of …

RUSHIKESH BALASAHEB JODHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 by a 19‑year‑old college student accused of causing a fatal road accident while allegedly intoxicated. The applicant was charged under Sections 105, 125(b), 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya …