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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

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SANJEEVANI BALASAHEB PUND AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants filed a criminal application seeking the quashing of FIR No. 0990/2025 registered at Rahuri Police Station for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. During the pendency of the application the parties reached an amicable settlement, verified by the Registrar and recorded in …

LAXMAN KIRAN BIRAJDARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

Laxman Kiran Birajdar, the owner of a hotel‑cum‑lodge in Dharashiv district, applied for anticipatory bail after a police trap uncovered an alleged prostitution racket operating from his premises. The prosecution alleges that Birajdar, in collusion with managers, ran an organized trafficking …

BANDU ALIAS JAYSINGH SHRIMANT WAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Bandu alias Jaysingh Shrimant Ware, sought regular bail for offences under Sections 64(2)(i) and 64(2)(k) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 92 of the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, arising from an alleged forced sexual intercourse on a speech‑ and …

SAYYED MOHAMMAD ZAKIR SAYYED JALILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Sayyed Mohammad Zakir Sayyed Jalil, applied for anticipatory bail in connection with offences under Sections 123, 223, 274 and 275 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, arising from a police raid on his shop for prohibited Gutka and pan masala. The applicant argued that the seizure …

APPASAHEB BAPURAO KALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a rape case (CR No. 529/2025) under Sections 70(1) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR was lodged by an informant who, according to the applicants, habitually files similar false complaints, as evidenced by multiple …

HEMANT ALIAS VICKKY ISHWAR CHAUDHARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Hemant @ Vickky Ishwar Chaudhari, sought bail in a case involving alleged unlawful assembly, intimidation, extortion, and assault under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution alleged that a group of accused, led by Accused No.1, attacked the …

KANCHAN ALIAS KALPESH SHRIMANT SALVEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Kanchan Alias Kalpesh Shrimant Salve, sought regular bail for offences under sections 55 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, arising from Crime No. 377/2025 registered at Gondi Police Station, Jalna. The FIR was lodged against unknown persons and the applicant’s name does …

BALU APPASAHEB KALE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with FIR No. 529/2025 alleging rape under Sections 70(1) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. They contended that the informant habitually files false complaints, citing several prior FIRs and an agreement dated …

SAMEER YUNUS SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The Bombay High Court heard multiple bail applications filed by accused persons in a case involving the organized trafficking of codeine‑based cough syrup under the NDPS Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused procured, transported and distributed the contraband through a syndicate, with …

PRAVIN BHAGWANRAO RAKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, practising advocates, sought anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 0544 of 2025 alleging fraud in land‑acquisition arbitration orders. The prosecution alleged that the advocates facilitated back‑dated arbitration awards, leading to an inflated compensation of Rs. 310.20 crore …

GAURAV BAKSHIversusSTATE OF GOA THR THE POLICE INSPECTOR AND ANR

Allowed

The Bombay High Court, Goa Bench, quashed FIR No.182/2025, the accompanying charge‑sheet and the criminal proceedings against Gaurav Bakshi. The petitioner was accused under Sections 132, 352 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly abusing and threatening a Mamlatdar while he …

ARVIND COUTINHOversusSTATE OF GOA THR. THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR AND 2 ORS.

Allowed

Arvind Coutinho filed a writ petition seeking the quashing of FIR No.84/2025 and Charge‑sheet No.33/2026 filed by the Margao Police Station on a complaint by his neighbour, Keagan Cardoz. The FIR alleged offences under Sections 281 and 125(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section …

THE STATE OF GOA THR. POLICE INSPECTORversusAJAY GUPTA

Allowed

The State of Goa sought to quash a bail order granted to Ajay Gupta, a partner in a restaurant‑cum‑club that caught fire on 6 December 2025, killing 25 people. The fire was caused by cold pyrotechnics igniting combustible materials in a venue lacking fire‑safety equipment, emergency exits, and …

THE STATE OF GOA THR. POLICE INSPECTORversusGAURAV LUTHRA

Allowed

The State of Goa filed a criminal miscellaneous application seeking to quash the order that had enlarged respondent Gaurav Luthra on bail after the charge sheet was filed in connection with a deadly fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane restaurant‑cum‑club in Arpora, Goa, which killed 25 persons. The fire …

THE STATE OF GOA THR. POLICE INSPECTORversusSAURABH LUTHRA

Allowed

The State of Goa sought to quash the order granting bail to Mr. Saurabh Luthra, a partner in a restaurant‑cum‑club that caught fire on 6 December 2025, killing 25 people. The fire was allegedly caused by indoor cold‑pyro fireworks in a congested venue lacking fire‑safety equipment, emergency exits, …

SAIRAJ GOVEKARversusTHE STATE OF GOA THR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR AND 2 ORS

Allowed

The High Court considered the bail application of Sairaj Govekar, arrested in connection with Crime No. 125 of 2025 for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The investigation revealed CCTV footage placing …

SANGITA VILAS SALAVADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Sangita Vilas Salavade, sought anticipatory bail in a case where the complainant allegedly set herself on fire after a family dispute, with the applicant accused of pouring petrol on her. The victim’s initial statements recorded on 22 and 25 April 2025 described the fire as accidental …

DILIP ASHOK JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

Dilip Ashok Jadhav, a member of the Indian National Congress, challenged an order by the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate that externed him from Karveer Taluka from 3‑10 February 2026 under Section 163(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to prevent him from campaigning in a Zilla Parishad …

AFSANA MEHABUM DESAI AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicants, Afsana Mehabub Desai and Sangita Parshuram Pujari, employees of a hospital, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a FIR alleging offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including forcible termination of pregnancy. They claimed false implication, no overt act, and …

SHREYAS YOGESH JOSHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Shreyas Yogesh Joshi applied for regular bail in a case arising from a neighborly dispute over barking dogs that escalated into a violent assault. The complainant and his father were attacked with knives after a heated confrontation, resulting in serious injuries. The prosecution argued the offences …

SHIVAJI YASHWANT KADAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Rejected

Shivaji Yashwant Kadam applied for regular bail in a case where he is accused of penetrative sexual assault of a ten‑year‑old girl, alleged to have been committed between October and December 2024. The prosecution’s case rests on obscene chits found in the victim’s purse bearing the accused’s name, …

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 …

SANJAY DATTARAM SALGAONKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Sanjay Dattaram Salgaonkar, filed an anticipatory bail application in connection with FIR No. 8 of 2026 alleging offences under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the Trade Marks Act. The State contended that the applicant was involved in the alleged …

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 …

AMOL NANDKISHOR KANDALGAONKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Allowed

The High Court considered two anticipatory bail applications filed by Amol Nandkishor Kandalgaonkar and Suhas Narayan Malandkar, accused in Crime No. 10 of 2026 under Section 108 and Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Both applicants had appeared before the investigating officer, …

SUHAS NARAYAN MALANDKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Allowed

The High Court considered two anticipatory bail applications filed by Amol Nandkishor Kandalgaonkar and Suhas Narayan Malandkar, accused in Crime No. 10 of 2026 under Section 108 and Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Both applicants had appeared before the investigating officer, …

OMKAR ARUN POWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

The applicant, Omkar Arun Powar, was named in FIR No.0066 of 2026 for alleged offences under Sections 108, 352 and 351(2) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, relating to a GST demand and a cheating case involving the deceased. He sought anticipatory bail, contending that the GST …

YUVRAJ AANANDA MALIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Yuvraj Aananda Mali, sought anticipatory bail in an FIR (No. 0343/2025) alleging offences under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 48(7) and 48(8) of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966. He contended that his name was not mentioned in the FIR and that …

AUDUMBAR DNYANDEV GAIKWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, owner of Swagat Lodge, sought anticipatory bail in connection with an FIR alleging offences under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The prosecution argued that the applicant facilitated a prostitution racket, while the applicant …

LALITA BAJIRAO KHOMANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Lalita Bajirao Khomane, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in connection with Crime No.27 of 2026, alleged to involve offences under Sections 118(1), 118(2) and 352 r/w 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. She contended that the principal assault was committed …

ANIKET VITTHAL KADAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Aniket Vitthal Kadam applied for bail in a criminal case involving offences under Sections 109, 118(1), 126(2), 351(2), 351(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant, through counsel, sought permission to withdraw the present bail application and, if the trial showed no …

JAGNNATH TUKARAM GHADAGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The High Court of Bombay (Kolhapur bench) considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Jagnnath Tukaram Ghadage, owner of Swaranjali Kala Kendra, in connection with FIR No.149/2026 alleging offences under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The …

BANDU HARIBA RATHODversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Bandu Hariba Rathod was arrested on 5 June 2025 in connection with a fraud case (Crime No.378/2025) involving alleged receipt of Rs.42,00,000 through his bank account, allegedly at the behest of co‑accused Tejas Bhalerao. The applicant contended that he was merely a conduit, providing account …

ASHWINI PRASAD DHARMADHIKARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Ashwini Prasad Dharmadhikari applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in connection with Crime No. 518 of 2025, which alleges fraudulently inducing a complainant and his brothers to invest Rs. 90 lakh by promising 5% monthly returns. The offences are punishable under Sections 316(2), 316(5), …

VITTHAL VISHNU JOGversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Vitthal Vishnu Jog applied for regular bail in a case (Crime No.1343/2025) involving alleged cyber‑harassment under Sections 75(3), 78 and 351(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The applicant claimed the allegations stemmed from a …

HIMMATRAO VAJINATH PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay, Kolhapur Bench, considered a regular bail application filed by Himmatrao Vajinath Patil, who had been in custody since 25 May 2025 for offences under Sections 109, 118(1), 333, 352, 351(3) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant claimed false …

DHANANJAY @ DANY TOKEN ROYversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Dhananjay Roy, was arrested in connection with a fraud case (Crime No.378 of 2025) involving the provision of fictitious bank account details to co‑accused Kshitij Sutar, who used them to receive Rs.3.5 crore from a senior citizen. He is charged under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 351(2) …

ANAND SHIVAJI SABALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Anand Shivaji Sabale applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 64(1), 351(2) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for alleged rape. The FIR was lodged on 16 February 2026 for an incident that allegedly occurred on 9 February 2026, creating a delay that the applicant …

SURAJ TATYARAM SAYYKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Suraj Tatyaram Sayykar applied for regular bail in a case involving alleged fraud under Sections 316(2), 318(4), 351(2), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 66(c), 66(d), 43 of the IT Act, 2000. The charge‑sheet attributes to him a limited role of providing his bank account for …

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 …

KALYAN MAGAN BABARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Kalyan Magan Babar, a stamp vendor, was implicated in a land fraud case involving forged power of attorney documents used to transfer agricultural fields. The FIR charged him under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Babar applied for anticipatory bail, arguing his role was …

PRADIP SAMBHAJI MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Pradip Sambhaji More, was arrested in connection with an alleged assault involving a knife that resulted in injuries to the complainant. The prosecution alleged that the applicant, along with several co‑accused, attacked the complainant, while the defence highlighted discrepancies …

PUNAM AVADHUT PAWAR AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicants, Punam Avadhut Pawar and Ulhas Arun Gaikwad, sought anticipatory bail in a case where the deceased had committed suicide and a pen‑drive recovered from his house contained photographs and call records linking the applicants to the deceased. The prosecution alleged that the applicants …

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 …

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 …

TUSHAR ALIAS ANIKET SHAMRAO KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Tushar Kamble, was charged in a murder case (Crime No. 255 of 2024) for allegedly taking a contract to kill Girish Pillai and involving juveniles. The prosecution alleged his involvement and presented witness statements, while the defence highlighted inconsistencies between police …

AKSHAY DILIP KADALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

The High Court of Bombay (Kolhapur Circuit Bench) entertained an anticipatory bail application filed by Akshay Dilip Kadale under FIR No. 0286 of 2026, which alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the POCSO Act, 2012. The applicant, a 29‑year‑old labourer with no prior criminal …

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 …

IQBAL SUBHEDAR SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicant, Iqbal Subhedar Shaikh, sought regular bail in a case involving cheating, forgery, and alleged rape under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He contended that the rape allegation was added four days after the FIR, suggesting falsity, and argued that he has no criminal record and is a …

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 …

CHANDARANI GORAKH KASPATEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Chandarani Gorakh Kaspate, a woman, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR (No.27/2026) alleged she assaulted an informant with a stone, while a counter‑FIR (No.28/2026) also implicated another accused. The applicant highlighted that the principal alleged offender was a co‑accused, Lalita …

PARMESHWAR ALIAS DEWA NANASO JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

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

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 …

DIPAK BHIMRAO PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Dipak Bhimrao Patil applied for bail in connection with an FIR under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant had earlier filed a bail application (No.3631 of 2025) which was dismissed as withdrawn. In the present application, the State objected on the ground that the …

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 …

DILIP ARVIND PRABHUNEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Dilip Arvind Prabhune, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court seeking release on bail for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The State of Maharashtra objected, citing an earlier order dated 1 December 2025 which directed that any fresh bail application …

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 …

JAYWANT TULSHIRAM BHANDAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

Jaywant Tulshiram Bhandare, a 75‑year‑old senior citizen, applied for anticipatory bail under sections 351(2), 339, 338 and 331(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 in a case registered on 9 January 2026. He claimed false implication, asserted that there was nothing to be recovered, and …

AJAY BABULAL SHAHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Ajay Babulal Shah, who was implicated in Crime No.99/2026 under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Shah contended that he was falsely implicated and that the money involved in the FIR had been transferred through …

ABHISHEKH ALIAS ABHI AMBADAS MANTRIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Abhishekh Mantri, sought anticipatory bail in connection with Crime No. 131 of 2026, which involved offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Arms Act, 1959 and the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951. The trial court had earlier granted interim bail on the condition that the …

SWAPNIL PARSHURAM KHATUversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Swapnil Parshuram Khatu applied for bail before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, seeking release on charges under sections 103, 311 and 333 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The State argued that a prior order dated 19 December 2025 required any renewal of bail to be filed before the trial …

SHRISHAIL KALLAPPA TELIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The appellant, Shrishail Kallappa Teli, was charged under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a married Scheduled Caste woman on the false pretext of marriage. The victim, a 30‑year‑old married …

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 …

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 …

DEEPALI LAXMIKANT POTDARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The High Court considered the anticipatory bail application of Deepali Laxmikant Potdar, an Executive Engineer with MSRDC, who was alleged to be responsible for the death of eight travelers in a road accident. The prosecution charged her under Sections 105, 125(a) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya …

LAXMAN SHIVRAM RAWOOLversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicant, Laxman Shivram Rawool, filed an anticipatory bail application in connection with Crime No. 0043/2026 alleging false implication for offences under Sections 3(5), 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 338 and 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He relied on earlier anticipatory bail orders …

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 …

VIVEK GAJENDRA DUGANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

Vivek Gajendra Dugam, a volunteer cricket coach, was charged under Sections 105 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly directing children to pull a manual iron roller, resulting in the death of a minor. The applicant contended he was merely a volunteer with no intent or …

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 …

AALAM GULAB MULLAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Aalam Gulab Mulla, a fisherman, applied for anticipatory bail in Crime No. 350 of 2026, alleging false implication in an assault case. The petition highlighted the absence of injury certificates, lack of criminal antecedents, and the applicant's cooperation with the investigating officer. The court …

MANISHA ANANDRAO MAGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

Manisha Anandrao Magar applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving alleged financial fraud under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999. The prosecution alleged that she was a director of Lakshmikrupa Urban Nidhi …

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 …

YOGESH HANUMANT MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Yogesh Hanumant More, filed a bail application in the High Court of Bombay seeking release in connection with FIR No. 654 of 2026, alleging offences under Sections 105 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003. While the bail …

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, …

GANESH BIBHISHAN YEDAGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Ganesh Bibhishan Yedage applied for bail in connection with FIR No. 654 of 2026, alleging offences under Sections 105 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003. While the bail application was pending, the charge‑sheet in the case was filed, prompting …

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, …

AHMED RAZA ALIAS ALAM ANSARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

Ahmed Raza, an 18‑year‑old, was charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly expressing love and following a 14‑year‑old girl. The trial court denied his …

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, …

SAGAR ALIAS AKASH SANDIP SABALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Sagar alias Akash Sandip Sabale, an employee of Mauli Finance Pvt. Ltd., faced charges under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Maharashtra Money Lending (Regulation) Act, 2014 for allegedly threatening a loan borrower to recover a debt. He filed an …

BHARAT ALIAS MADHU RANGRAO DHANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Bharat alias Madhu Rangrao Dhane, sought bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for offences under Sections 103(1) and 238, pending before the Additional Sessions Judge, Satara. The prosecution expressed apprehension that the applicant might threaten material …

PRADIP DATTATRAY MULIKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Pradip Dattatray Mulik, filed a bail application seeking release on bail for offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. His counsel, Mr. Aditya Raktade, requested permission to withdraw the application and to file a fresh bail application before the trial …

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 …

YUVRAJ BABA RUPNAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR,

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Yuvraj Baba Rupnawar, filed an anticipatory bail application seeking relief from multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 and the Arms Act 1929. After hearing, the applicant's learned counsel, Mr. Shivaji Kokare, requested permission to withdraw the application. The …

PALLAVI SATISH MHAMUNIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Pallavi Satish Mhamuni, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a fraud case (Crime No. 0620 of 2025) involving alleged promises of forest department jobs in exchange for money. The prosecution alleged that the applicant and …

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 …

RAJESH NARSINGA PANDAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Rajesh Narsinga Pandav, sought anticipatory bail in a case involving offences under Sections 123, 274, 275 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 59 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The State opposed the application on the ground that a non‑bailable warrant was …

Khanderav Shankar VhanmaneversusThe State of Maharashtra

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Khanderav Shankar Vhanmane, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, seeking release on bail if arrested in connection with a criminal case (C.R. No.585 of 2026) involving multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. …

SURENDRA VITTHAL ZAREGAONKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Dismissed as Withdrawn

Surendra Vitthal Zaregaonkar filed an anticipatory bail application seeking relief for alleged offences under Sections 3(5), 316(2), 318(4) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant’s counsel initially sought a brief adjournment to take instructions. Subsequently, the counsel …

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 …

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 …

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, …

HANUMANA RAM LUMBHA RAM KHILERIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Dismissed as Withdrawn

The applicant, Hanumana Ram Lumbha Ram Khileri, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 483 of 2026) before the Bombay High Court seeking bail in connection with a criminal case registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The application was heard on 27 August 2026 …

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 …

SOMNATH BHAGWAN SALGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The appellant, Somnath Bhagwan Salgar, filed a criminal appeal seeking to quash a bail order and to obtain release on multiple charges under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. During the pendency of the appeal, the appellant claimed a statutory …

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 …

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 …

Sneha Santosh Karajagi alias UnnadversusThe State Of Maharashtra

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicants sought anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 654 of 2026 alleging offences under Sections 3(5) and 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The State contended that Applicant No.1 had lodged a false complaint to pressure Respondent No.3. The applicants’ counsel requested …

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 …

KAUSHALYA YUVRAJ NIKAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Kaushalya Yuvraj Nikam, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, fearing arrest in a case (Crime No. 0239 of 2026) concerning the suicide of her daughter‑in‑law, Kajal. The complaint alleged harassment by the husband, mother‑in‑law (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 …

DIPAK PRATAP YADAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Dipak Pratap Yadav, filed an anticipatory bail application before the Bombay High Court seeking release on bail if arrested in connection with a criminal case involving multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant's counsel, Mr. Samrat S. Hajare, later …

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 …

DHANANJAY UDAY SHETYEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Dhananjay Uday Shetye, filed an anticipatory bail application seeking release if arrested in connection with a criminal case registered at Alore Police Station for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The application was listed before the Kolhapur Circuit Bench of the …

YUVRAJ RAVSAHEB MALIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Yuvraj Ravsaheb Mali, sought bail for offences under Sections 103(1), 61(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. While the bail application was pending, the applicant’s counsel requested permission to withdraw it and file a fresh bail application later, either upon a change …

SWAPNIL TANAJI JADHAV ALIAS LALA SHETHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Swapnil Tanaji Jadhav, filed an anticipatory bail application seeking release on bail for alleged offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. During the hearing, the applicant’s counsel requested a brief adjournment to consult the client and subsequently …

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 …

PRAJYOT DIPAK PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, a 24‑year‑old accused, applied for bail in a case registered under sections 332, 125, 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and sections 3 and 4 of the Explosive Substances Act, 1908. The State counsel informed the court that the investigation was nearly complete and the …

NILESH VITHOBA GADADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

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

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 …

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, …

RAVI ALIAS RAVINDRA SHIVAJI KUCHEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Ravi alias Ravindra Shivaji Kuchekar, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case involving alleged offences under Sections 316(2), 318(4) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The applicant argued that the matter was essentially a civil dispute and that …

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 …

ASHOK KRUSHNA MANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA And Anr.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

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

KARTIK JANAKI DIGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Kartik Janaki Digar, was granted regular bail on 17 July 2026 in connection with Crime No.386 of 2024 under Sections 109, 3(5) and 238(B) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, subject to furnishing two sureties, one from the State of Maharashtra, and other conditions. While in …

JAYENDRA ANIL SAWANTversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Jayendra Anil Sawant applied for regular bail in a case involving offences under the Arms Act, 1959 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The State informed the court that the investigation was nearly complete and a charge‑sheet would be filed within three weeks. On this basis, the applicant's …

SHANTANU NANASO MANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Shantanu Nanaso Mane, filed a bail application seeking regular bail for offences under Sections 310(2), 140(4), 118(1), 126(2), 352 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. After the investigation concluded and the charge‑sheet was filed, the applicant’s counsel requested …

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 …

PRATHAMESH RAMAKANT ZANZURNEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Prathamesh Ramakant Zanzurne filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 574 of 2026) before the Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, seeking bail in respect of FIR No. 28 of 2026 for alleged offences under sections 107, 78, 351(2) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and section 12 of the …

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. …

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 …

BABURAO KESHAV JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The 78‑year‑old applicant, Baburao Keshav Jadhav, filed an anticipatory bail application under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in connection with offences under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The State argued that custodial interrogation was unnecessary …

DHANAJI ANANDA DESAIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The appellant, Dhanaji Ananda Desai, filed an appeal under Section 14A of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 seeking pre‑arrest bail for offences under Sections 75(1)(iv) and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 3(1)(r) of the SCST Act. The …

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 …

NITIN KESHAV WAGHMAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

The applicant, Nitin Keshav Waghmare, was arrested for kidnapping a minor and establishing physical relations with her, alleged under Section 137(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR was lodged on 22 November 2024 and the applicant was detained on 1 June 2025. The charge‑sheet has been …

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 …

KUNAL SURESH MESTRIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Kunal Suresh Mestri, sought anticipatory bail in connection with an FIR alleging cheating investors in a financial scheme, under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999. The prosecution argued that Mestri was a …

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 …

ATUL LINGAPPA KAMBALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellant, Atul Lingappa Kamble, was named in a suicide note of a deceased who alleged harassment over loan repayments and caste-based abuse, leading to charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The …

OM RAHUL NIKAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

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

PANKAJ BHASKAR PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants Pankaj Bhaskar Pawar and Nitin Baburao Dhone sought bail in Crime No.690 of 2025 registered at Mohol Police Station, Solapur Rural, for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. The prosecution alleged that on secret information, …

NITIN BABURAO DHONEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, Pankaj Bhaskar Pawar and Nitin Baburao Dhone, were arrested for allegedly facilitating prostitution under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 after a police raid on Aryan Lodge uncovered prostitution activities. The prosecution alleged …

ANKUR SAMBHAJI SALUNKHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Ankur Sambhaji Salunkhe, filed an anticipatory bail application in connection with Crime No. 370 of 2025, which involves offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (sections 69, 115(2), 351(2), 351(3)) and the Indian Penal Code (sections 376, 504, 506). The High Court initially …

AMAR DADASAHEB PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellants, eleven individuals, filed a criminal appeal seeking bail in connection with Crime No. 622 of 2025, alleged offences under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Appellant No. 1, Amar Dadasaheb Patil, …

TEJAS RAHUL BHALERAOversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Tejas Rahul Bhalerao, sought regular bail for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000 relating to a large-scale digital arrest scam. The prosecution alleged that the applicant was complicit in defrauding a retired professor of Rs.3.57 …

ATUL BHAIRVNATH KHUPSEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The appellant, Atul Bhairvnath Khupse, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR (CR No.711 of 2025) alleged that he assaulted a labourer on his farm, abused him with caste slurs, forced him to consume poison and committed other offences under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of …

ABHIJIT BABASO PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, considered two anticipatory bail applications (Nos. 2526 and 2527 of 2025) filed by Ranjit Madan Nikam and Abhijit Babaso Patil in connection with Crime No. 286 of 2025, alleged to involve assault causing grievous hurt under several sections of the Bharatiya …

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 …

TAUFEEK JAHANGIR JAMADAR AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioners sought quashing of FIR No. 0350 of 2024 and related criminal proceedings arising from alleged offences under Sections 3(5), 352 and 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, on the ground that the matrimonial dispute between the husband (Petitioner No.1) and his wife (Respondent No.2) had …

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 …

RAHUL ASHOK SHELAKEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The appellant, Rahul Ashok Shelake, was arrested as Accused No.4 in a murder case (Crime No.65 of 2025) involving alleged conspiracy with Accused No.1, and charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 3(2)(v) of the SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The …

JUNAID ASLAM SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicants, Junaid Aslam Shaikh and another, filed a criminal application seeking to quash FIR C.R. No.787 of 2024, which alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. They contended that the legal questions raised are already pending …

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 …

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 …

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 …

YASH CHANDRAKANT PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The appellant, a security guard, was accused of assaulting a scheduled tribe resident over a parking dispute, allegedly using caste‑based slurs and a steel bracelet. He applied for anticipatory bail under Section 14‑A of the SC/ST Act, which was rejected by the trial court. The appellant argued …

SIDDHARTH NARENDRA BANTHIAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

ANTICIPATORY BAIL REJECTED

The applicant, Siddharth Narendra Banthia, filed a transit anticipatory bail application in the Bombay High Court in connection with Crime No. 464 of 2026 registered at Jaora Industrial Area Police Station, Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, for an offence under Section 316(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, …

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 …

SACHIN PARSHURAM MANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

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

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 …

PRAFULKUMAR RAICHAND LODHAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The High Court considered the bail application of Prafulkumar Raichand Lodha, who is charged under Sections 351(2), 69 and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for alleged forcible sexual intercourse with a woman after luring her with promises of a government job. The prosecution presented …