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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

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AZEEM SAHEBLAL SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Sahebkha Yasinkha Pathan, was arrested in connection with Crime No. 401/2025 for offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR, lodged late, named unknown persons and no test identification parade was conducted, while co‑accused were released on bail. …

NEWIN SANJAY MANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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Rahul alias Bunty Dilip Bhingardive applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 140(2), 308(5) read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging extortion, kidnapping for ransom, dacoity and assault with a dangerous weapon. The prosecution alleged that …

SARFAROZ KHAN NAUSHAD KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Sarfaroz Khan Naushad Khan, was charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 for alleged forced sexual relations, stalking, and threats against a divorced woman who had previously been in a consensual …

SAMBHAJI BALAJI TIDKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The High Court considered the bail application of Sambhaji Balaji Tidke, who was arrested in connection with a case involving alleged child marriage, sexual offences, and other crimes under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Protection of Children From Sexual Offences Act, and the Child Marriage …

Mrs XversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The applicant sought cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to the accused on the ground that the accused allegedly threatened and harassed her, violating the bail condition prohibiting pressurising witnesses or tampering with evidence. The complainant filed a non‑cognizable report and later an …

ARBAJ AMIN PATHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, relatives of the main accused Sahil, sought anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No.188 of 2025 alleging kidnapping and sexual intercourse of a 16‑year‑old girl. The prosecution alleged the applicants abetted the crime and might tamper with evidence. The court examined the …

PRADEEP KESHAV RATHOD AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Pradeep Keshav Rathod and family members, were charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in connection with the suicide of Sonali, who alleged severe physical and mental cruelty by her husband and in‑laws. The prosecution alleged that the accused had …

SAROJANI WIRBABU BATHULAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered bail applications filed by three women accused of offences under Section 310(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, for alleged participation in a theft conspiracy at a temple crowd. The prosecution’s case relied solely on an informant’s observation of ‘suspicious’ …

SOHEL SALIM HILABIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, considered multiple bail applications filed by accused persons alleged to have participated in an organized syndicate trafficking codeine‑based cough syrup under the NDPS Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused procured, transported and distributed the …

SAYYED ARBAJ SAYYED FEROJ ALIAS ARBAJ KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The Bombay High Court heard multiple bail applications filed by accused persons in a case involving the illegal sale and distribution of codeine‑based cough syrup under the NDPS Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused were part of an organized syndicate that procured, transported and supplied …

JAVED KHAN RAUF KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The Bombay High Court heard multiple bail applications arising from Crime No.279 of 2025 involving the alleged organized trafficking of codeine‑based cough syrup under the NDPS Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The applicants argued that they were not identified by witnesses, …

SOHEL KARIM SAYYED ALIAS SONU MANSEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The Bombay High Court heard several bail applications filed by accused persons alleged to be part of an organised syndicate trafficking codeine‑based cough syrup under the NDPS Act. The prosecution presented evidence of procurement, financial transactions and coordination among the accused, while …

PRADNYA MAHESH KARDILEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Pradnya Mahesh Kardile, sought regular bail in a case involving multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, arising from the alleged murder of Sharada. The investigation, based on a family informant’s report, led to a charge sheet that named the applicant as a …

URKULUS JALDYA KALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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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 …

ARUN PUNDALIK PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Arun Pundalik Patel applied for anticipatory bail in a case involving alleged transport of prohibited pan masala and gutka under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR named only the driver, Pradeep Bhatu Patil, but the co‑accused identified Patel as a …

RAM ALIAS SATISH SANTOSH SONAWANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Ram Sonawane was arrested for a violent clash that occurred during a Ganpati festival in Patonda village, which resulted in the death of Vishnu Ratan Gavit. The FIR alleged that Sonawane struck the deceased with a wooden stick, leading to fatal head injuries, and he was charged under multiple …

SIDDHESHWAR GANESH JAYBHAYEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The applicant, Siddheshwar Ganesh Jaybhaye, was arrested in connection with a rape and related offences alleged to have been committed by another accused who allegedly abducted a minor girl. The FIR does not name the applicant; the charge sheet identifies him only as the driver of the vehicle used …

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 …

SANJAY SHIVAJI BANSODEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Sanjay Shivaji Bansode, a manager of a hotel, was charged under Sections 143, 144 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Prevention of Immoral Traffic Act, 1956 for allegedly procuring girls from Bengal and Bangladesh for prostitution. The …

HRISHIKESH BALASAHEB NIKAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The husband, his brother‑in‑law, and other relatives of the informant filed criminal applications and a writ petition seeking quashing of FIR No. 1000 of 2024 and all consequent criminal proceedings under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The parties had reached an amicable settlement, documented …

ADITYA BALASAHEB NIKAM AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The husband, his brother‑in‑law, and other relatives of the informant filed criminal applications and a writ petition seeking quashing of FIR No. 1000 of 2024 and all consequent criminal proceedings under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The parties had reached an amicable settlement, documented …

DATTATRAYA DIGAMBARRAO CHIMANSHETTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Dattatraya, was charged with penetrative sexual assault on a nine‑year‑old girl under Sections 64(1) and 64(2)(i) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The victim’s mother reported the incident, and a medico‑legal report documented a torn hymen …

RAMESH NAGNATHRAO RODEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, were charged under Sections 316(2), 316(5), 318(4), 336(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly obtaining personal loans and having the amounts deducted from their salaries. They filed anticipatory …

BALJITSING GAGASINGH MAJORversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, were charged under Sections 316(2), 316(5), 318(4), 336(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly obtaining personal loans that were deducted from their salaries. They filed anticipatory bail …

JAGBIRSINGH BHAGWANSINGH KOTTIRTHWALE (SARDAR)versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, were charged under Sections 316(2), 316(5), 318(4), 336(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly obtaining personal loans that were deducted from their salaries. They filed anticipatory bail …

PARMESHWAR BAPURAO GODMALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, were charged under Sections 316(2), 316(5), 318(4), 336(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly obtaining personal loans that were deducted from their salaries. They filed anticipatory bail …

BALARAM NIVRATI KALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, were charged under Sections 316(2), 316(5), 318(4), 336(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly obtaining personal loans that were deducted from their salaries. They filed anticipatory bail …

KAPIL NAGNATHRAO JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, were charged under Sections 316(2), 316(5), 318(4), 336(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly obtaining personal loans that were deducted from their salaries. They filed anticipatory bail …

BALAJI CHINTAMANI KAKDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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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 …

PATHAN SHAKER KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Idris Pathan and his wife Rukhaiyya were arrested in connection with the death of Fatima, alleged to be a homicide rather than suicide, under sections 103, 61(2), 238, 80, 85 and 115 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The bail application sought release for both, but the applicant withdrew the …

PRIYA SANJAY DAVAHALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, accused No.4, sought discharge under Section 250 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, from charges of abetment of suicide under Sections 80, 85 and 108 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The trial court rejected the discharge application, …

TUKARAM VISHWANATH MALI AND AOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Tukaram Vishwanath Mali and another, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case (CR No. 56/2025) for alleged illegal sand extraction and transport without a license under Section 303(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. They argued that they had cooperated …

RIZWAN KHAN RASHID KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The Bombay High Court heard multiple bail applications arising from Crime No.279 of 2025 involving the alleged organised trafficking of codeine‑based cough syrup under the NDPS Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The applicants argued that they were not identified by witnesses, …

PRAMANAND NARAYAN TIMMEWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISMISSED

The applicant, Pramanand Narayan Timmewar, filed an anticipatory bail application for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to alleged property damage. The FIR did not name him, and he had earlier been granted interim bail on the condition of cooperating with the investigation, having …

BALAJI VIJAYKUMAR MANGRULEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Balaji, a 42‑year‑old farmer, was arrested on 18‑Dec‑2025 in connection with Crime No. 656/2025 for alleged sexual exploitation, stalking and threats against a married woman, alleged to have occurred over several incidents between March 2024 and April 2025. The charges were under Sections 64(2)(f), …

BAMANYA GUJARYA VALVIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, considered a bail application filed by Bamanya Gujarya Valvi, aged 65, who was charged under Sections 64(1) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4 and 8 of the POCSO Act for alleged penetrative sexual assault and resulting …

PRAMOD REVCHAND AMRAO AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The applicants, Pramod and his in‑laws, sought quashment of FIR No. 0008/2025 filed under Sections 85, 115(2), 352, 351(3) read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, arising from a matrimonial dispute with respondent Diksha. Both parties had amicably settled the dispute and filed a …

AKSHAY ALIAS BHAIYA RAMESH WAHULversusTHE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND OTHERS

RULE ABSOLUTE

The petitioner, Akshay @ Bhaiya, challenged a 12‑month preventive detention order issued under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1981, on the ground that he had been released on bail for the two recent offences relied upon and that the detaining authority had not properly …

DIPAK ANKUSH MHASKEversusSUBHASH NARAYAN SOMDHANE AND ANOTHER

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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 …

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 …

KAILAS GAWARAM RAUTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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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 …

RAMESHWAR SITARAM KALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court of Bombay (Aurangabad Bench) considered a bail application filed by Rameshwar Kale, who was arrested in connection with an alleged abduction and robbery under Sections 140(3), 309(6), 124(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR named four accused, but the applicant …

SHAIKH AZHAR SHAIKH BABUversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, considered the bail application of Shaikh Azhar Shaikh Babu, a contract computer operator arrested in connection with Crime No. 544 of 2025 for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Arbitration and …

X Y ZversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH ITS SECRETARY AND ANR

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A 17-year‑old minor, a victim of rape, filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking termination of her 27‑week pregnancy. The medical board, after examination, recommended termination via intra‑cardiac KCl injection, noting the fetus would be non‑viable. The Court, relying on constitutional …

SAMIR LUKMAN SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The appellant, Samir Lukman Shaikh, was charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for the murder of Ravi, who died from a head injury inflicted with a floor tile. The appellant argued that he did …

SANJAY NARAYAN HANGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The High Court considered the bail application of Sanjay, a Revenue Assistant Officer, who was arrested in connection with a FIR alleging forgery of arbitration awards and collusion with the Collector, resulting in a loss of Rs 73.4 crore. The applicant contended that he was falsely implicated, had …

MADHAV VISHWANATH BENDRIKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The applicant, Madhav Vishwanath Bendrikar, sought bail in a case involving alleged arson and murder under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the applicant, along with co‑accused, poured petrol on an informant and set him on fire, with two dying declarations attributing …

PRADIP ALIAS BALU VISHWAS GARJEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench considered a bail application filed by Pradip alias Balu Vishwas Garje, who was in custody for offences under Sections 103(1), 140(1), 115(2), 352, 315(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 relating to an alleged abduction, suicide and homicide …

ANAND BANSHIDHARAO DESHMUKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging abetment of suicide. The FIR alleged that the applicant received Rs.22 lakh for a property transaction in 2012 but failed to transfer the property, leading the …

XYZversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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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 …

SHRIHARI HARDAS CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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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 case (Crime No.63 of 2025) for which they had earlier been granted bail under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. After the prosecution …

SIDDESH SADISH KALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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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). …

MADHURI RAMCHANDRA PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, considered bail application No.825 of 2026 filed by Madhuri Ramchandra Pawar, accused of conspiring with three co‑accused to murder her husband. The prosecution alleged that Pawar had an illicit relationship with accused No.1, transferred Rs 10,000 to him, …

ANITA HANMANT MAMADGE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Anita and Uddhav Mamadge, directors of Manjara Seeds Pvt. Ltd., applied for bail in a case alleging fraud involving soybean processing and non-payment to farmers. The prosecution alleged that the company, managed by Hanmant Mamadge (the accused who is now absconding), accepted soybean, processed it …

PRATAPSING BHAGCHAND BHOPLWATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, a 65‑year‑old agriculturist, was arrested for the death of Jamil, who was electrocuted after contacting an electric fence installed on the applicant's field. The FIR charged the applicant under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which deals with culpable homicide not …

MANISHA VITTHAL PARKADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Mrs. Manisha Vitthal Parkad filed a criminal writ petition seeking the transfer of the investigation of Crime No. 51 of 2025, registered at Police Station Gangakhed, Parbhani, from the local police to the Criminal Investigation Department. The offences alleged were under Sections 103(1) and 238 of …

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 …

RAMA SUSHIL KANOJIYAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered bail applications filed by Rama Sushil Kanojiya and Meena Suresh Jain, who were charged in Crime No.0247 of 2025 for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the POCSO Act and the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused were part of an …

MAHESH SHIVAJI HIVARDE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants filed a criminal application seeking quash of FIR No. 160 of 2025 registered under Sections 137(2) and 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 12 and 17 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, alleging a sexual offence against respondent No.3 …

AMJAD ALIAS PAPPU AJMAL KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Amjad @ Pappu was arrested for alleged assault with a sword under several offences of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR was based on a complaint by a relative of the victim, but the medical report classified the injuries as simple. The charge‑sheet has been filed and the investigation is …

NILESH VITTHAL WAHULE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Nilesh Vitthal Wahule and Swatej Vitthal Wahule, were arrested for assaulting an informant and his father with an axe and a spade, causing serious injuries, under Sections 109, 118(2), 115(2), 352, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The incident arose from a …

NANASAHEB KADUBAL MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Nanasaheb was arrested in connection with Crime No. 376 of 2025 for offences under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant sought bail after the charge‑sheet was filed, arguing that the prosecution case rested solely on circumstantial evidence and that no further custodial …

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

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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 …

RUSHABH DATTRAO SOLANKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The applicant, Rushabh Dattrao Solanke, was arrested on 15 April 2026 for alleged stalking and harassment of a woman, based on complaints that he repeatedly called, messaged, and pursued her since March 2024. He was detained for over one and a half months and his bail application was initially …

NIVRUTI LAXMAN ALAPUREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Nivruti Laxman Alapure, a Munim (accountant) of Manjara Seeds Pvt. Ltd., sought bail in a case involving alleged misappropriation of soybean deposits under Sections 318(4) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that the company failed to pay …

ASLAM MEHMOOD QURESHIversusDISTRICT MAGISTRATE JALNA AND OTHERS

RULE ABSOLUTE

The petitioner, Aslam Mehmood Qureshi, was detained for twelve months under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1981 (MPDA) on the ground that he was a “dangerous person”. The detention order was issued on 27 January 2026, six months after the last offences (registered on 1 …

MOHD JAVEED GULAM MOHIUDDINversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Amjad @ Pappu was arrested for assaulting a relative with a sword, an offence under Sections 109, 324(4), 115(2), 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution highlighted the use of a deadly weapon, recovery of the sword and the accused's prior conviction, arguing that bail …

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 …

PARDES DAGDU BHOSLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Pardes Dagdu Bhosle, was arrested for alleged penetrative sexual assault and related offences against his daughter, as alleged in Crime No. 0275 of 2026. The victim testified that she filed the FIR under pressure from her mother, claiming the father had been abusive towards the …

BUNTY GULAB RAHASEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISMISSED

The applicant, Bunty Gulab Rahase, sought bail in a murder case under Sections 103(1), 115(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging that the prosecution’s case rests solely on circumstantial evidence and lacks any direct link to him. He argued that co‑accused Mahada Thakare and …

SHAIKH NARGIS JAVEDversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISMISSED

Shaikh Nargis Javed, a homeopathic medical practitioner, applied for anticipatory bail after the police registered a case (CR No. 203/2026) alleging she administered pills that terminated the pregnancy of a minor girl, violating Sections 64 and 91 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4, …

TUKARAM NARAYAN KINIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Tukaram Narayan Kini, who was arrested for alleged sexual assault of a 13‑year‑old deaf‑and‑dumb girl in Latur. The prosecution presented the victim’s recorded statement, an injury certificate, a disability certificate, and corroborative …

SANDEEP DHONDIBA MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

RULE ABSOLUTE

Petitioner Sandeep Dhondiba More challenged his detention order dated 09.02.2026 issued by the District Magistrate, Nanded, under Section 3(1) of the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Slumlords, Bootleggers, Drug‑Offenders, Dangerous Persons, Video Pirates, Sand Smugglers and Persons …

RAHIL SIDDIQUI SHAKEEL SIDDIQUIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants sought anticipatory bail in connection with Crime No. 98 of 2026, alleging that the FIR alleging assault on an informant was false and that the evidence, including CCTV footage and medical reports, did not implicate them. The prosecution argued that the accused were part of an …

SHAFIQ NOORAHMED SHAIKH AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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Shafiq Noorahmed Shaikh and his co‑accused Azhar Shamshoddin Shaikh were charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 for alleged assault, use of an iron rod and alleged caste‑based abuse during a road‑rage …

SEEMA BABRUWAN RATHOD AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Seema Babruwan Rathod and others, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with offences under Sections 109(1), 189(2), 190, 191(2), 351(2), 351(3), 352 and 49 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, arising from an alleged assault on an informant and a witness on 28‑05‑2026. The …

KAKASAHEB RADHKISAN KANSEversusAYYAJ NASIRODDIN MOMIN AND OTHERS

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The applicants were charged under several offences of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly assaulting an informant and witnesses with iron pipes and a spade on 27 April 2025, causing injuries. The applicants argued that a counter‑report showed the incident was a free fight between two groups, …

RAFAT YAR KHAN SAMAD YAR KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered six anticipatory bail applications filed by individuals accused of assaulting an informant under Sections 109(1), 115(2), 118(1), 189(2), 191(2), 191(3) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR alleged that 8‑10 persons, including the applicants, …

SHRIRAM RADHAKISAN FUNDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Shriram Radhakisan Funde, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (CR No. 265/2026) alleging offences under Sections 143 and 144(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 3 to 8 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. The FIR was based on a police raid at a lodge …

SAJID MAJID KHAN AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The High Court of Bombay at Aurangabad heard an anticipatory bail application filed by Sajid Majid Khan and Moin Majid Khan in connection with FIR No. 36/2026 alleging crop‑insurance fraud under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Applicant 1 withdrew his application, and the court dismissed it as …

SAMIR KHA SALIM KHA MUSALMANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Samir Kha, was charged under the POCSO Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly forcing a 16‑year‑old girl into a sexual relationship and kidnapping her to Surat. The victim, who had met the applicant via Instagram, testified that the relationship was non‑consensual and that …

SACHIN SARJERAO CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Sachin Sarjerao Chavan was arrested on 17‑Nov‑2024 for assaulting an informant who later died of septicemia following facial bone fractures. The prosecution alleged that Chavan struck the victim with a stone, causing serious injuries, while the post‑mortem indicated death was due to infection rather …

KIRAN RAMDAS BORHADEversusVIVEK MADHAV ALIAS KADUBA GORE AND OTHERS

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The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Vivek Madhav alias Kaduba Gore (Applicant 1) and Samadhan Dagduba Gore (Applicant 2) in connection with FIR No.30/2026 alleging assault under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Applicant 2 withdrew his …

KIRAN RAOSAHEB JAGDALE AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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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 …

SUDHIR VASANTRAO KOLASEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The appellant, Sudhir Vasantrao Kolase, appealed under Section 14(A) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for pre‑arrest bail in a case involving alleged assault and caste‑based abuse that led to the death of a deceased by alleged poison consumption. The FIR …

PANDURANG VITHAL VAIDYAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Pandurang Vithal Vaidya, one of three accused in a FIR under Sections 105, 115(2), 189(2) and 191(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, applied for anticipatory bail. The High Court had earlier imposed a condition that he attend the police station every Monday. The applicant complied and argued …

PRAVIN MAYARAM PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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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 …

PRATHMESH PROMOD UPGANLWARversusSAJID MAJID KHAN AND OTHERS

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The High Court heard an anticipatory bail application filed by Sajid Majid Khan and Moin Majid Khan in connection with FIR No. 36/2026 alleging fraudulent crop‑insurance claims. Applicant No. 1 withdrew his application, leading to its dismissal. Applicant No. 2 contended that there was no evidence …

LAKHAN RAJENDRA BHANGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Lakhan Rajendra Bhange, was arrested on 12 June 2026 for alleged offences under Section 143(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 of the Prevention of Immoral Traffic Act, 1956, stemming from a police raid on his hotel‑lodging premises. The prosecution …

DHANRAJ DHARAMSING BARDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant was arrested for allegedly driving a pickup van that was intercepted carrying illegal liquor, with a mobile phone recovered from the vehicle. The prosecution alleged the applicant was the driver, but the FIR described the occupants as unknown and no witness identified him; the vehicle …

BADRINATH JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Badrinath, was arrested for alleged involvement in a vehicle‑ramming incident that caused serious injuries to a victim. The prosecution alleges that the applicant, while seated in the vehicle, pointed at the victim, thereby sharing a common intention with his son, who drove the …

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 …

ROHIT RAVINDRA BARDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Rohit Ravindra Barde, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in connection with FIR No. 296/2025 alleging offences under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 119(1), 351(2), 351(3), 352 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR described an assault with a …

SANJAY BAJIRAO VETAL AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Sanjay Bajirao Vetal and Abhijit Sanjay Vetal, sought anticipatory bail in connection with Crime No. 205 of 2026 alleging offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that Applicant 1 assaulted the informant with a weapon, supported by an injury …

HARIBHAU BHAVRAO KOLPEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench considered regular bail applications filed by Haribhau Bhaurao Kolpe, Sagar Babasaheb Kolpe and Machindra Rakhma Kolpe in connection with Crime No. 61 of 2026, involving offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged a coordinated …

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 …

SUMIT SUNIL BHALERAOversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Sumit Sunil Bhalerao and Sagar Anil Tayade, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with FIR No. 91/2026 alleging assault with weapons under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Maharashtra Police Act. They argued that a counter‑report and CCTV …

SAGAR ANIL TAYADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Sumit Sunil Bhalerao and Sagar Anil Tayade, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with FIR No. 91/2026 alleging assault under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Maharashtra Police Act. They contended that the FIR was based on a dispute and …

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 …

SHIVSHANKAR RAMESH MAHATOversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Shivshankar Ramesh Mahato, sought regular bail in a case (Crime No. 87 of 2026) arising from a violent incident at Komal Farsan Mart Hotel where the deceased, under the influence of alcohol and armed with a hammer, assaulted patrons and later died from head injuries. The prosecution …

SAINATH GANGARAM JARIPATKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Sainath Gangaram Jaripatke, a brother‑in‑law of a murder victim, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case (CR No. 646/2025) under Sections 103(1), 85 read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He argued that a co‑accused, Somnath, had been granted …

RAVINDRA BABURAO KARADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The applicant, Ravindra Baburao Karad, filed a criminal application challenging FIR No. 235/2025 registered for alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Notices were issued to the respondents on 14 August 2025. While the application was pending, the investigating agency filed a …

GOVIND DHONDIBA GURSADEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ANR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The heirs of Govind Dhondiba Gursude appealed against the Land Reference Court’s award of compensation for land acquired for the Hadolti Percolation Tank No.6. They argued that a sale exemplar dated 07‑01‑2002, showing a price of Rs 5,000 per Are for irrigated land, should be considered, with a 10% …

BHIMRAO DHONDIBA GURSUDEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ANR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The appellants, heirs of several deceased landowners, challenged the compensation awarded by the Land Reference Court for lands acquired in Hadolti, Latur for a percolation tank. They argued that the court failed to consider a comparable sale deed (Exhibit 17) dated 07.01.2002, which established a …

CHANDRAKALA NAGNATH SULTANPUREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Chandrakala Nagnath Sultanpur applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (CR No. 173/2026) involving alleged dowry harassment that led to a suicide. The FIR alleged that she demanded money and harassed the victim, while the husband was also implicated and already on bail. The applicant …

YOGESH GOVINDRAO MEKHE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Yogesh, Venktesh and Sai Mekhe, sought quashment of FIR No. 54/2025 filed for alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, arising from a dispute over water spillage that escalated into assault. The parties later reached an amicable settlement, signed a compromise deed …

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 …

DHAMASAGAR ALIAS BALU HIRALAL SAMDURAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Dhamasagar alias Balu Hiralal Samdura, was charged with cheating a complainant of Rs.13.80 lakh by using his bank account to receive the money, which was subsequently withdrawn. The prosecution alleged that the applicant, together with co‑accused Deokate, orchestrated the fraud, while …

GAURAV ALIAS JYOTIBA CHANDRAKANT NIKAM AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The three Nikam family members were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Latur, for an offence under Section 105 Part II read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and sentenced to five years' imprisonment. They filed a criminal application seeking suspension of the sentence …

KISAN DAVYA BILKULEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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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 …

MOHAMMED ASHRAF ADINA KHILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Mohammed Ashraf Adina Khil, original accused No.2, in connection with a fraud case where accused No.1 impersonated an IAS officer and cheated victims of about Rs.32 lakhs. The prosecution alleged that Khil maintained continuous contact, traveled …

SHAKIL KHAJASAB PATEL AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The petitioners, Shakil Khajasab Patel and others, and Pasha Husen Patel and others, applied for anticipatory bail in two separate criminal matters arising from a politically charged incident on 24 June 2026 in Nilanga, Latur. They were charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, …

SONU ALIAS YASH SANJAY JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Sonu Alias Yash Sanjay Jadhav, was charged under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for causing three grievous injuries to the complainant during a dispute over the use of a boring water. Both parties later filed affidavits stating that the misunderstanding had been …

ALIMODDIN KHAMRODDIN KHATIBversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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The applicant, Alimoddin Khamroddin Khatib, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest under Sections 123, 223, 275 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 59 of the Food Safety and Standards Act in connection with a raid that seized contraband Gutka and Pan Masala. The …

ANUJ SATENDRA SAXENAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

Anuj Satendra Saxena applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in a digital fraud case involving the deposit and immediate withdrawal of Rs 4.03 crore, alleged under Sections 318(4), 336(3), 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act. …

NITIN RAMKISHAN MASKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISMISSED

The applicant, Nitin Ramkishan Maske, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a sexual assault of a 16‑year‑old minor and alleged online defamation under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the POCSO Act, 2012. The FIR was lodged on 18 May 2026 for an incident that allegedly occurred on …

KOKILA SHALIKRAM DANDAGE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The High Court considered a bail application filed by three women—Kokila (applicant 1) and her adult daughters Neha and Komal (applicants 2 and 3)—in connection with a murder case under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Applicant 1 sought to withdraw her application and …

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 …

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

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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 …

SANTOSH KISAN KORDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Santosh Korde was arrested in April 2026 for alleged diversion of funds allocated under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, involving false muster rolls and biometric withdrawals that routed money to his bank account and those of his relatives. The prosecution presented …

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 …

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 …

SACHIN BALAJI KHEDKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

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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 …

ABDUL BASEER ABDUL LATEEFversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered several anticipatory bail applications filed by individuals accused in Crime No. 98 of 2026 for alleged assault on an informant, alleged under Sections 109(1), 115(2), 118(1), 189(2), 191(2), 191(3) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution argued …

SANJAY BHAGIRATHMAL AGRAWAL AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The petitioners, owners of a rice‑milling business, challenged two FIRs (Crimes No. 181 and 182 of 2026) registered under the Essential Commodities Act, Petroleum Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). They sought quashing of the crimes and interim …

SANJAY BHAGIRATHMAL AGRAWAL AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The petitioners, owners of a rice‑milling business, challenged two FIRs (Crimes No. 181 and 182 of 2026) registered under the Essential Commodities Act, Petroleum Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). They sought quashing of the crimes and interim …

RAFAT YAR KHAN SAMAD YAR KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants sought anticipatory bail in connection with Crime No. 98 of 2026, alleged to involve assault on an informant under several offences of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR claimed that 8‑10 persons, including the applicants, assaulted the informant, but the medical certificate …

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 …

NAGESH ALIAS PRAVIN BALASAHEB ALBHARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Nagesh alias Pravin Balasaheb Albhar, who feared arrest in connection with FIR No. 288/2025 alleging offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including assault, rioting and theft of Rs.5,000. …

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 …

MOHAMMAD JAVEED GULAM MOHAMMADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The applicant sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Sections 109(1), 115(2), 126(2), 351, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for an alleged assault involving an axe and iron rod. He claimed false implication, presenting hotel photographs to support an alibi that he was away …

BALRAJE RAMRAO AWAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Balraje Ramrao Aware was arrested in Crime No. 84 of 2026 for alleged unauthorized supply, transportation and installation of statutes, charged under Sections 329(3), 223, 61(2), 353(3), 126(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 11 of the Maharashtra Desecration of Status Act. He filed …

NILESH SUDHAKARRAO PAWAR AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The husband and his relatives (father‑in‑law, mother‑in‑law, brother‑in‑law and sister‑in‑law) applied to quash FIR No.313 of 2025 filed by the wife alleging cruelty and illegal dowry demand under Sections 85 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The court observed that the FIR and charge …

PASHA HUSEN PATEL AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The petitioners, Shakil Khajasab Patel and others, and Pasha Husen Patel and others, applied for anticipatory bail in two separate criminal matters arising from a politically charged incident on 24 June 2026 in Nilanga, Latur. They were charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, …

SACHIN MADHUKAR TAYDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Sachin Madhukar Tayde, was arrested for allegedly striking a witness, Sunil, on the head with a stick during a quarrel that originated from a political dispute between the informant and Accused No.1. The prosecution alleged a single simple injury caused by the applicant, while the …

SANGRAM PRAKASH KANDEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Sangram Prakash Kandekar, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 of the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act and Section 99 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant argued that there was no direct evidence linking …

MOHSIN RAHIM SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Mohsin Rahim Shaikh, was arrested on 2 April 2026 for allegedly stabbing a man with a knife during a quarrel, causing grievous abdominal injury that required surgery and a 15‑day ICU stay. He is charged under Sections 109(1) and 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The …

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 …

SIDDHARTH GRIMAJI UGHADE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants sought anticipatory bail in connection with an assault case (Crime No.58/2025) under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, arising from a land‑dispute fight on 14 March 2025. The prosecution alleged that the applicants assaulted the informant and witnesses, producing …

AZHAR SHAMSHODDIN SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The appellants, Shafiq Noorahmed Shaikh and Azhar Shamshoddin Shaikh, were arrested in connection with a road‑rage incident on 29‑04‑2026 in Dharashiv, during which the informant and his brother were assaulted, threatened, and robbed. They were charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya …

EKBAL ABDUL LATIF KABIR AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, comprising the husband and his in‑laws, sought quashment of FIR No. 022/2025 and a regular criminal case filed under Sections 85, 86, 115(2), 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The informant, Sana Mujjamil Kabir, alleged that the applicants demanded Rs 5,00,000 and …

AMOL VILAS CHINTAMANIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Dhamasagar alias Balu Hiralal Samdura, was charged with cheating a complainant of Rs.13.80 lakh by using his bank account to receive the money, which was subsequently withdrawn. The prosecution alleged that the applicant, together with co‑accused Deokate, orchestrated the fraud, while …

SHAKIL KHAJASAB PATELversusPASHA HUSEN PATEL AND OTHERS

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The petitioners, Shakil Khajasab Patel and others, and Pasha Husen Patel and others, applied for anticipatory bail in two separate criminal matters arising from a politically charged incident on 24 June 2026 in Nilanga, Latur. They were charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, …

UMAR HAJI ISMAIL ZIYAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest for offences under Sections 109(1), 115(2), 126(2), 351, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 relating to an alleged assault with an axe and iron rod on 7 July 2026. The applicant claimed false implication, relying on hotel …

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. …

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 …

PRAKASH BABURAO BHUSAREversusPRIYA SANJAY DAVAHALE AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Priya Davahale, sister‑in‑law of a deceased doctor who committed suicide, sought discharge under Section 250 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from charges under Sections 80, 85 and 108 r/w Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The trial court rejected the …

GORAKH POPAT BHAWALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

Gorakh Bhawal applied for anticipatory bail in a cyber fraud case where an informant was deceived into transferring Rs. 1.10 crore via WhatsApp messages allegedly sent from a number impersonating a factory chairman. The FIR named unknown persons, but the prosecution relied on witness statements that …

PRAGATI PRATIK BENDRE PRAGATI MAHESH CHAVANversusPRATIK HEMANT BENDRE

Rejected at Admission stage

The applicant wife filed an application under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure seeking transfer of Hindu Marriage Petition No. 171/2026 from the Civil Judge Senior Division, Shirur to the Family Court at Ahilyanagar, citing a criminal case and domestic‑violence application pending in …

LAHU GITARAM PHAPALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Lahu Gitaram Phapale, was charged with multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, arising from an alleged assault and robbery of an informant on 23.12.2024. The applicant contended that the FIR was the result of an old dispute and that the injuries mentioned in the FIR …

PRAFULL SHRAVAN GAIKWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Prafull Shravan Gaikwad in connection with FIR No. 0493 of 2026 alleging threats, extortion and an alleged outraging of modesty under Sections 132, 74, 308(2) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant …

NAIM SHAHA USMAN SHAHAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Naim Shaha Usman Shaha, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a theft case (CR No. 447/2026) alleged to have occurred on 7 July 2026 in a temple. The prosecution’s case relied solely on a statement of a co-accused, which the applicant’s counsel argued is …

DIPAK BALASAHEB DEVKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

RULE DISCHARGED

The petitioner, claiming to be the husband of a missing adult woman, filed a writ of habeas corpus seeking her production before the court, alleging that her brother and family abducted her and forced her to lodge a false FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The petitioner presented a marriage …

KOMAL HARIDAS GARAD (JADHAV)versusPRAFULL SHRAVAN GAIKWAD AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Prafull Shravan Gaikwad, sought anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 0493 of 2026 alleging offences under Sections 132, 74, 308(2) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR, lodged by the Medical Superintendent, claimed that the applicant and co‑accused …

OSAMA KHAN KALEEM KHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The High Court considered several anticipatory bail applications filed by individuals accused of assaulting an informant under Sections 109(1), 115(2), 118(1), 189(2), 191(2), 191(3) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR alleged that 8‑10 persons, including the applicants, …

IBRAHIM DADABHAI SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Ibrahim Dadabhai Shaikh applied for anticipatory bail after being implicated in FIR No. 0832 of 2025 for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the POCSO Act, including alleged caste‑based abuse, outraging the modesty of a 17‑year‑old SC/ST victim …

NILESH GITARAM GHOLAPversusSAGAR SHIVAJI KADU AND OTHERS

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Sagar Shivaji Kadu and Mangesh Prakash Gholap, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 469 of 2025 alleging offences under Sections 119(1), 118(1), 333, 115(2), 351(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. An interim protection order dated 26‑08‑2025 required …

RAVINDRA RAGHUNATH CHAVAN AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Ravindra Raghunath Chavan and another, were arrested in connection with the suicide of a lineman following a long‑standing land dispute. The FIR alleged that the deceased was harassed and threatened by the petitioners, and a suicide note allegedly named them. The petitioners argued …

SANJAY ALIAS PANDHARI DIGAMBAR PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicants, Dattaprabhu Baburao Pawar and Sanjay Alias Pandhari Digambar Pawar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest under Sections 308(2), 308(3) read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for alleged extortion involving an obscene video of a complainant's wife. The FIR was …

DATTAPRABHU BABURAO PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicants, Dattaprabhu Baburao Pawar and Sanjay Alias Pandhari Digambar Pawar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in an extortion case involving an obscene video of the informant's wife. The FIR, lodged on 3 August 2026, alleged that the applicants threatened the informant to pay …

BHASKAR GANGADHR SOLASE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The three Solase applicants sought anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 695/2024 alleging assault on an informant and witnesses on 6 July 2024. The FIR was lodged five months later, on 19 December 2025, raising doubts about the informant's version and the possibility of false implication. …

AJAY MOHAN BENDWALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISMISSED

The applicant, Ajay Mohan Bendwal, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case involving alleged assault with an axe, citing sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 118(2), 189(4), 191(2) and 191(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He argued that the investigation had concluded with a …

ASLAM GULAM NABI QURESHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Aslam Gulam Nabi Qureshi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with a case involving alleged assault with an axe on a witness. The FIR alleged multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, but the injury certificate showed only simple injuries and there …

KRUSHNA JANARDHAN TODKAR AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, Krushna Janardhan Todkar and others, filed a criminal application seeking quash of FIR No. 0205 of 2025 and related proceedings pending before the Judicial Magistrate, Beed. The parties engaged in court‑appointed mediation, resulting in a settlement dated 27.08.2026, wherein the …

KAVITA DILIP CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners, Ravindra Raghunath Chavan and another, were arrested in connection with a suicide case involving a land dispute and alleged harassment, with the deceased's suicide note naming them. The FIR alleged that the applicants threatened the deceased and were involved in a prior physical …

HANMANT RAJU JABDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Hanmant Raju Jabde applied for regular bail in connection with offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the POCSO Act and the Information Technology Act. The applicant had previously been granted bail for an earlier FIR involving sections of the IPC and the POCSO Act. The present FIR, registered …

NITIN BAPURAO MOHITEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court considered bail applications filed by Nitin Bapurao Mohite and Radhesham Panjabrao Bhalerao, accused in a kidnapping‑ransom case registered as Crime No.597 of 2024. The prosecution alleged that the accused were part of a gang that abducted an elderly man and demanded a Rs 1 crore …

RADHESHAM PANJABRAO BHALERAOversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad bench considered bail applications filed by Nitin Bapurao Mohite and Radhesham Panjabrao Bhalerao, accused in a kidnapping‑ransom case registered as Crime No.597 of 2024. The prosecution alleged that the accused were part of a gang that abducted an elderly man …

VAIBHAV ARUN WANKHEDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Withdrawn

The applicant, Vaibhav Arun Wankhede, filed an anticipatory bail application in the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad bench, alleging that he was implicated in offences under Sections 64(2)(m) and 65(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4, 5(L) and 6 of the Protection of Children from …

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 …

GANESH MURLIDHAR SONAWANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

Ganesh Murlidhar Sonawane was charged under Sections 109, 118(2), 352 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly assaulting a minor with an iron rod. The prosecution alleged the act was pre‑meditated and caused serious injuries requiring hospitalization. The applicant contended …

ANURADHA TANAJI BHARADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Anuradha Tanaji Bharade, the wife of a deceased man who had allegedly sent a video accusing her of illicit relations, leading to his suicide. The FIR under Sections 108 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, was based largely on suspicion …

VINOD RAJARAM DAMALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad bench, considered a bail application filed by Vinod Rajaram Damale, accused of abetting the forcible sexual assault of a 12‑year‑old girl under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the applicant physically lifted the …

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 …