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SUNNY SATISH PATOLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Sunny Patole, filed an application to quash FIR No.442 of 2016 and related charge‑sheet and special case pending before the Sessions Court, which alleged offences under IPC, POCSO Act and the IT Act. The victim, respondent No.2, submitted an affidavit stating she was a minor at the …

PARMESHWAR CHAGAN SASANE AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The deceased Aishwarya Sasane alleged that her husband and in‑laws subjected her to physical and mental cruelty over a demand of Rs 4,00,000 for a car and that her mother‑in‑law administered poison, leading to her death. An FIR was lodged under Sections 498‑A, 328, 323, 504, 506 r/w 34 IPC, later …

VIKAS SUBHASH PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, convicted under Section 354-A of the Indian Penal Code and Section 11(i) read with Section 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, was sentenced to two years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine. After surrendering to the court, he was granted bail and …

SACHIN BHASKAR KAMBALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, a driver of a dumper, was intercepted while transporting sand without a permit and was convicted under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code for theft. The prosecution failed to prove that the sand belonged to the State Government or that it was dishonestly removed from any person's …

NATHA HARIBHAU JADHAV AND ANOHTERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicants, employees of MSEDCL, sought quashment of criminal proceedings under Section 304 IPC read with 34, alleging that four labourers died due to an illegal live‑wire fence erected by a private landowner. The prosecution alleged that the MSEDCL staff were negligent in failing to enforce …

RAMESH LAXMANRAO VAIDYAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner, a retired Talathi, challenged the FIR (Crime No.73 of 2022) and charge sheet (R.C.C. No.116 of 2023) that alleged offences under Sections 406, 409, 202, 465, 468 and 471 of the Indian Penal Code relating to encroachment on government land. He contended that his tenure as Talathi was …

NISAR BEG AJIJ BEGversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Nisar Beg Ajij Beg, was charged under IPC sections 420, 504 and 506 read with 34. He initially obtained anticipatory bail by promising to deposit Rs 12 lakh, but failed to do so, leading the High Court to reject the anticipatory bail. He later misrepresented the status of that bail to …

GAJANAN DASHRATH RATHOD AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The informant filed an FIR alleging physical and mental cruelty, dowry demands, and molestation by members of her husband's family, leading to charges under Sections 323, 354, 498A, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC. The applicants, who are relatives of the husband, moved to the High Court under Section …

BABUSING DIPLA RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, a retired Talathi, challenged the FIR and charge sheet filed under Sections 406, 409, 202, 465, 468 and 471 of the Indian Penal Code relating to alleged encroachment on government land. The prosecution’s case was based on a complaint by a revenue officer that a number of officers, …

VITTHAL SADASHIV GUTTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Vitthal Sadashiv Gutte, sought anticipatory bail for offences including murder, attempted murder, sexual assault, and offences under the POCSO and SC/ST Acts, alleged to have been committed against two sisters residing in a hostel run by his mother. The FIR, lodged by the victim's …

ANANDA BANDU MOKASEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, a retired Talathi who served at Tembhurni from 1980 to 1988, challenged the FIR (Crime No.73 of 2022) and related charge sheet alleging offences under Sections 406, 409, 202, 465, 468 and 471 of the Indian Penal Code for encroachment on government land. The FIR was based on a …

RAMDAS SAKHARAM JARHADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The appellants were convicted for assaulting Shivnath and Bhanudas with sticks, causing grievous injuries, under Sections 307 r/w 149, 324 r/w 149, 143 and 148 of the IPC. While the appeal was pending, the parties reached an amicable compromise and the accused sought acquittal or, alternatively, a …

RAJKUMAR UDDHAV GATCHERALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Rajkumar, sought regular bail in a case involving murder, conspiracy, and other offences under the IPC and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act. The prosecution alleged that Rajkumar, along with his brother and another accused, received a contract to murder Sachin in …

AMBADAS ABAJI MANKAPEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

Ambadas, an 86‑year‑old accused, applied for regular bail in two separate FIRs (Crime No. 644/2023 and Crime No. 30/2024) involving a range of IPC offences, the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act and the Bailing of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act. He argued that the offences arose …

AKSHAY SANJAY HAKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISPOSED OFF

The applicants, accused of murder and related offences under the IPC, Arms Act and the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOC), sought regular bail after being in custody for over five years. The prosecution alleged that the accused participated in an armed unlawful assembly that murdered …

SUNIL MOHAN SANAPversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant was charged with rash driving and causing death under IPC sections 279 and 304-A after a 2012 road accident that killed the deceased. He was convicted by the Magistrate and the conviction was upheld by the Sessions Court. On revision, the High Court examined the prosecution's evidence, …

SHAIKH ZAKIR SHAIKH RASHIDversusNISAR BEG AJIJ BEG MIRZA AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The applicant, Nisar Beg Ajij Beg, was charged under IPC sections 420, 504 and 506 read with 34. He initially obtained anticipatory bail by promising to deposit Rs.12 lakh, but failed to do so, leading the High Court to reject the anticipatory bail. Subsequently, the trial court, misled by the …

BALIRAM SITARAM CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The appellant, Baliram Sitaram Chavan, appealed against his conviction under Sections 376‑A and 506 of the IPC and Sections 4(2) and 6(1) of the POCSO Act for alleged sexual assault of a seven‑year‑old girl. He argued that the FIR was lodged after a 17‑hour delay, that the child’s testimony was …

ANIL ALIAS ANKUSH RAMDAS LOKHANDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

APPLICATION ALLOWED

The applicant, Anil Lokhande, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a 2024 assault case (Crime No. 0151) involving offences under IPC Sections 326, 324, 323, 504, 506 read with Section 34. The FIR alleged that the applicant and co‑accused assaulted an informant with an iron rod, causing …

HARIBHAU S/O. DEVICHAND GARUTEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

DISMISSED

Haribhai filed a criminal revision challenging the acquittal of Nandu Sonaji Magare by the Judicial Magistrate First Class, who had found insufficient evidence to convict him under Sections 279, 304A, 337, 338 and 427 of the Indian Penal Code for a fatal road accident. The applicant argued that the …

MOHAN KAPSEversusTHE STATE OF GOA THR. CBI/ACB GOA

Allowed

The CBI filed a chargesheet alleging that a senior customs officer (Accused No.1) conspired with a private businessman (Accused No.2) and his employees (Accused Nos.3‑4) to award fictitious work orders and siphon public funds. The Special Judge took cognizance of offences under the Prevention of …

SAIRA SHAIKHversusSTATE OF GOA, THROUGH CBI/ACB/GOA

Disposed of

The CBI filed a chargesheet alleging that a senior customs officer (Accused No.1) conspired with a private businessman (Accused No.2) and his employees (Accused Nos.3 and 4) to fraudulently award work orders to fictitious firms between 2017‑2019. The Special Judge took cognizance and, after a …

STATE OF GOA THROUGH CBI, ACB, GOAversusMR. MOHAN KAPSE AND 3 ORS

Disposed of

The CBI filed a case alleging that a senior customs officer, Mohan Kapse, conspired with private businessman Charudatta Ozarkar and his employees to fraudulently award work orders to fictitious firms. The Special Judge took cognizance of offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and the …

DAMACIANO FERNANDESversusGIRDHARLAL GANGANI AND ANR

Disposed of

The petitioner filed a private criminal complaint for cheating under Sections 415, 418, 420 r/w 120‑B and 34 IPC. During the trial the witness Girdharlal Gangani applied for discharge, but the magistrate rejected it and later, on the petitioner's application under Section 319 CrPC, ordered that …

THE STATE OF GOA, THR. CID CBversusTARUNJIT TEJPAL

Allowed

The State of Goa appealed the acquittal of Tarunjit Tejpal, the former editor-in-chief of Tehelka, for multiple sexual assault offences alleged to have occurred in a hotel lift during the 2013 THiNK Fest. The High Court examined the credibility of the victim’s testimony, the statutory presumption of …

SANTOSH KORVAversusSTATE OF GOA THR THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR AND ANR

Allowed

Santosh Korva, convicted under IPC sections 363, 376, 506(2) and POCSO Act sections 4, 8, 12, filed a criminal appeal 322 days after the judgment while incarcerated. He applied for condonation of the delay, claiming ignorance of the law and inability to obtain legal advice due to his imprisonment. …

STATE, THROUGH CBI, ACB GOAversusSHIVANAND FAKIRAPPA BACHAGUNDI

Dismissed

The High Court examined the appeal filed by the CBI‑ACB against the acquittal of Shri Shivanand Fakirappa Bachagundi, an Assistant Director and Drawing & Disbursing Officer of MSME‑DI, who was charged with criminal breach of trust, cheating, forgery and corruption relating to the National Vendor …

SURAJIT GANGULYversusSTATE OF GOA THR THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR AND 2 ORS

Partly allowed

Petitioner Surajit Ganguly, charged under IPC, the Goa Children’s Act and POCSO for alleged sexual offences, sought a forensic clone of the mobile phone data that the prosecution intended to rely upon. The trial court, following an order dated 02.05.2022, allowed only supervised viewing of the data …

Gaurav BidreversusState of Goa Through Public Prosecutor and other

Rejected

Gaurav Bidre, charged under IPC sections 365, 342, 302 and 201, applied for bail for the fourth time before the Bombay High Court, Goa Bench. He has been in custody since 24 June 2022 and argues that the delay in trial violates his Article 21 right to a speedy trial. The prosecution and an …

JOAN MASCARENHAS E D'SOUZAversusSTATE OF GOA THR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR AND 2 ORS

Disposed of

On 31 December 2023, the Mapusa Police Station registered an FIR against Joan Mascarenhas E. D’Souza and Dominic D’Souza under IPC sections 153A, 295A, 506(ii) r/w 34 and the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act sections 3, 4 and 7. After investigation, the police submitted a …

LAXMIKANT KRISHNA BORKARversusSTATE OF GOA THR PUBLIC PROSECUTOR AND 2 ORS

Disposed of

The petitioner, a police constable with 30 years of service, faced a criminal complaint filed on 11 January 2023 alleging offences under IPC sections 509, 354, 504 and Section 8(2) of the Goa Children’s Act. An FIR was registered on 10 July 2023 and a chargesheet filed on 12 December 2023, but the …

PRANAY RAWAL AND ANRversusSTATE THR PSI BICHOLIM, POLICE STATION

Allowed

The applicants were convicted in a Sessions trial for offences under IPC Sections 323 and 352 read with Section 34 and sentenced to three months' simple imprisonment. They filed a criminal appeal and a miscellaneous application seeking suspension of the sentence pending the appeal. The High Court …

UMESH NAMDEO SANGOLKARversusSUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Umesh Namdeo Sangolkar, filed a writ petition seeking the registration of a crime under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. The respondents indicated that charges under Sections 304B, 498-A, and 306 read with Section 34 IPC had already been framed against the petitioner. The …

Sandip Pandurang AadhatraoversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sandip Pandurang Aadhatrao, was granted bail in a case involving serious offences under the IPC, Arms Act, Maharashtra Police Act and MCOCA, with a condition that he not enter the districts of Pune and Solapur except to attend trial dates. After being elected as a Corporator of …

MAHESH YADIGIRI MIRIYALAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The applicant, Mahesh Yadigiri Miriyala, sought regular bail in a case involving murder, attempt to murder and abetment (IPC §§302, 201, 109 r.w. 34) after the death of Bharat, a truck garage owner. The prosecution presented circumstantial evidence, including call records linking the applicant to …

SUSHAMA BABASO PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petition filed by Sushama Babaso Patil under Article 226 sought a writ of mandamus to quash a preventive detention order issued against her son, Rajvardhan Patil, under Section 3 of the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act, 1981. The petitioner alleged that the order was …

RAJESH MARUTI PADALKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

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

RAHUL ALIAS LAXMAN RAMCHANDRA JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Rahul alias Laxman Ramchandra Jadhav, was convicted of murder under IPC 302 and voluntarily causing hurt under IPC 341, and sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine, based largely on his own confession and blood‑stained clothing. He filed an interim application seeking suspension of …

CHETAN RAM RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Dismissed

The Special Judge, Solapur convicted Dinesh Parshu Rathod and Chetan Ram Rathod for gang penetrative sexual assault of a 15‑year‑old girl under the POCSO Act, IPC and related statutes, imposing life imprisonment and fines. Both convicts filed interim applications (IA‑186/2026 and IA‑89/2026) seeking …

SANTOSH MANOJ MANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The applicant, Santosh Manoj Mane, sought regular bail in a case (CR No. 198 of 2024) where he was charged under Sections 307 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly assaulting a victim with a wooden stick, causing grievous injuries. The prosecution argued the assault was …

KIRAN RAJARAM VASEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant was convicted in Sessions Case No. 121/2023 for offences under the POCSO Act (Sec. 4(2) read with Sec. 3, Sec. 8, Sec. 12) and the IPC (Secs. 376, 363, 366), receiving a total rigorous imprisonment of 30 years. He had been in custody for about two years and eight months when he filed …

GANESH KRUSHNADEV PAWAR AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, Ganesh Krushnadev Pawar and Yogesh Popat Godase, were convicted under Sections 353, 332 and 504 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment and fines. They filed an interim application seeking a stay of the execution of the judgment dated 09.01.2026 pending the …

ROHIT SUDHIR OTARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

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

RUPESH NAMDEV GHADAGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Rejected

Rupesh Namdev Ghadage applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 363 of the Indian Penal Code, alleging that he was falsely implicated in the murder of a victim who was the son of the informant. The prosecution alleged that the applicant had an illicit relationship with the …

HAJIMALANG MATAB NADAFversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Hajimalang Matab Nadaf, was convicted by the Sessions Court for an attempt to murder under Section 307 of the IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment with a fine. He appealed under Section 374(2) of the CrPC, challenging the admissibility of the knife seized after a delay, the …

KUMAR ALIAS KHANDU MARUTI WAGHMODEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Rejected

The applicant, Kumar Waghmode, sought regular bail in a murder case (IPC Sec. 302) alleging the killing was a spur‑of‑the‑moment act provoked by an alleged illicit relationship between the deceased and his wife. The prosecution argued the act was pre‑meditated, noting the use of an axe, the fatal …

RAVI DNYANDEV DONAGREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

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

MAHESH BALWANT SHEVALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Rejected

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

NARENDRA SANTOSH SALVIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed Off

The High Court considered an interim application for suspension of the sentence imposed on Narendra Santosh Salvi, who was convicted under Sections 302, 397, 201 and 120-B r.w.s.34 of the IPC. The co‑convicts had already been released on bail after their sentences were suspended. The applicant …

UMAJI SATERI LOHARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered an interim application filed by Umaji Sateri Lohar seeking suspension of the life sentence and rigorous imprisonment imposed by the Special Judge for offences under Sections 302 and 452 IPC. The trial court had relied on eyewitness testimony, CCTV footage, and medical …

DEEPAK RAGHUNATH MANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Deepak R. Mane, filed a writ petition seeking the return of a revolver seized during a 2012 case. He had been acquitted in 2023, and the trial court ordered the weapon be returned to him if he held a valid licence, otherwise to the Collector for disposal. The District Magistrate …

BHAGWAN RAMCHANDRA BHOSALE AND ORS.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicants were convicted by the Sessions Judge, Satara, under Sections 143, 147, 148, 323, 324, 504 and 506 read with Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to two years of rigorous imprisonment. They filed an interim application seeking suspension of the sentence, acquittal, and …

NITIN DAGADU AIWALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Nitin Dagadu Aiwale, was charged under Section 302 of the IPC and sought bail before the High Court. The State objected, citing an earlier order that any fresh bail application must be filed before the trial court. The applicant’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the present …

MOHAMMAD BABU GHORIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed

Mohammad Babu Ghori, convicted under section 6 of the POCSO Act and sentenced to 20 years, filed an interim bail application claiming his mother’s ill health and the need to care for three minor children after being incarcerated for over five years. This was his second such application, the first …

TAIJIB SALIM MULANIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

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

VIKAS SHANKARRAO CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Vikas Shankarrao Chavan, convicted under IPC section 306 and sentenced to a short term imprisonment by the Additional Sessions Judge, Kolhapur, filed an interim application seeking suspension of his sentence and bail. He argued that the fine had been paid and that he would not misuse liberty if …

SHIVAJI NARAYAN JADHAV @ SHIVAJI NARAYAN PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Shivaji Narayan Jadhav applied for anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 649/2023 alleging offences under IPC sections 323, 506, 109 r/w 34 and the Maharashtra Money Lending (Regulations) Act, 2014. The FIR, filed by a borrower, claimed the applicant charged exorbitant interest and harassed …

DINESH PARSHU RATHODversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Dismissed

Convicts Dinesh Parshu Rathod and Chetan Ram Rathod, along with Rohit Sham Rathod, were convicted by a Special Judge in Solapur for gang penetrative sexual assault of a minor under IPC sections 376(2)(n), 376(3), 506 and POCSO sections 3, 4, 5(g), 6, as well as offences under the SC/ST Act. While in …

SANTOSH MANOHAR TIDKEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed Off

Four labour contractors applied for anticipatory bail in a case where they were accused of cheating the sugar factory by accepting advance payments and failing to provide labour and logistics during the 2021‑2022 harvest, alleged under Sections 420, 406 and 34 of the IPC. The complainant also …

RAJABHAU SOPAN KANDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed Off

Four labour contractors applied for anticipatory bail in a case where they were accused of cheating the sugar factory by accepting advance payments and failing to provide labour and logistics during the 2021‑2022 harvest, alleged under Sections 420, 406 and 34 of the IPC. The complainant also …

RAVI MANIK NAGARGOJEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Four labour contractors applied for anticipatory bail in a case where they were accused of cheating the sugar factory by accepting advance payments and failing to provide labour and logistics during the 2021‑2022 harvest, alleged under Sections 420, 406 and 34 of the IPC. The complainant also …

RAMESH NAGNATH KADAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The petitioner, Ramesh Nagnath Kadam, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution seeking transfer of Special Case No.81 of 2023 pending before the Sessions Court at Solapur to the Sessions Court at Mumbai, to be heard alongside Special Cases Nos.104 and 108 of 2015. The …

Akshay Vishnu ShigvanversusThe State of Maharashtra and Anr

Allowed

The applicant, Akshay Vishnu Shigvan, was convicted along with two co‑accused for murder, robbery and criminal conspiracy and sentenced to life imprisonment and rigorous imprisonment under Sections 302, 397, 201 and 120‑B of the IPC. He filed an interim application seeking suspension of his sentence …

RAMZAN NABI MAKANDAR AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, Ramzan Nabi Makandar and Arbaaj Iqbal Beg, were convicted by the Sessions Judge, Gadhinglaj, for offences including IPC Sections 452, 294, 323, 504, 506 and Section 12 of the POCSO Act, with Makandar also sentenced under Section 354 IPC. They filed a criminal interim application …

RAJENDRA DAMODAR RUPNAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

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

SURAJ AANAND JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Suraj Aanand Jadhav, was convicted by the Sessions Court, Sindhudurg, under IPC sections 332, 352, 353 and 504 and sentenced to two years' rigorous imprisonment. The trial court had earlier suspended the sentence on 16th April 2026, a suspension that was continued by the High Court on …

ALFAZ FIROZ MULLAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Alfaz Firoz Mulla was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Islampur, in Sessions Case No. 14 of 2024 for an offence under Section 307 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to three years’ rigorous imprisonment and a fine. He filed an interim application seeking …

ANKUSH TUKARAM JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Disposed off as Withdrawn

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

ROHAN ALIAS SUNIL CHANDANSHIVEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Rohan alias Dingya Sunil Chandanshive, applied for bail in connection with FIR No. 0319 of 2023 for offences under IPC sections 302, 323, 504, 148, 149 and 34. The State and the complainant objected, contending that the applicant had failed to disclose several antecedents in the …

DINESH MAHADEV KADAM AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, Dinesh Mahadev Kadam and Minakshi Mahadev Kadam, were convicted by the Sessions Court of offences under Section 306 and Section 498‑A read with Section 34 of the IPC and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment and fines. While the conviction was under appeal (Criminal Appeal No. 126 of …

VISHWANATH TAMMA MHAMANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The petitioner, Vishwanath Tamma Mhamane, sought quashing of FIR No.453/2024 alleging offences including rape, assault, intimidation, child marriage and offences under the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner forced the marriage of a minor and subjected her to violence. The …

DEVENDRAPPA AADMAS PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

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

PRAKASH ASHOK SONARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

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

SARIKA RAJENDRA SALUNKHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicant, Sarika Rajendra Salunkhe, wife of the main accused in Crime No. 817 of 2023, sought anticipatory bail for alleged offences under Sections 420 and 406 of the IPC. The High Court, noting the nature of the allegations and the applicant's cooperation with the investigating officer, …

Ananda @ ANANDRAO BABURAO JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Ananda @ Anandrao Baburao Jadhav was arrested in connection with a loan fraud case involving alleged forged warehouse receipts and the transfer of most of the loan amount to a co‑accused. The applicant contended that he was falsely implicated, had deep community ties, and was willing to deposit …

X.Y.Z.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

Dismissed

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

YUVRAJ SHIVAJI GAIKWADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

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

ANITA DASHARATH JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

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

KAPIL BHAGWAN PATALEversusSTATE OF MAHARSHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

Kapil Bhagwan Patale applied for bail in connection with FIR No. 259/2025 alleging offences under sections 103(1), 238, 311, 61(2) r/w 3(5) of the Bombay Police Act, which correspond to IPC sections 302, 201, 397, 120B r/w 34. The applicant’s counsel, Mr. Ramanik Pawar, informed the court that the …

PRAKASH GANPAT HARCHILKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Prakash Ganpat Harchilkar, filed a bail application in the Bombay High Court seeking release on charges of murder, kidnapping and abetment under IPC sections 302, 397 and 201. The State objected, citing a prior order that bail must be applied for before the trial court. The …

SAKHRABAI SHIVAJI MALLAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The appellants, Sakhrabai Shivaji Mallav and Anita Vijay Bhoi, were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Solapur, for murder, attempted murder, robbery, and offences of criminal intimidation and threat under Sections 302, 307, 452, 504 and 506 r/w Section 34 of the IPC, based largely on dying …

AMIR @ A. HAMID NAZIR MULLAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

The appellant, Amir @ A. Hamid Nazir Mulla, was convicted along with two co‑accused for offences under Sections 307, 326, 324, 201, 34 and 120‑B of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to life imprisonment of at least 30 years plus fines. He filed a second interim application seeking suspension of …

Gangadhar Yashwant PawarversusThe State of Maharashtra

Allowed

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

NAMRATA VIJAYKUMAR KHOTversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Dr. Namrata Vijaykumar Khot applied for anticipatory bail in connection with Crime No. 363 of 2024, charged under IPC sections 406, 420, and r/w 34, and Section 3 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999. An interim bail had been granted earlier, and the applicant cooperated …

RUTIK ALIAS BANTY DEVANAND LONDHEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

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

MARUTI RAMCHANDRA KOLAPEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellant, convicted under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for murder, filed a successive interim application seeking suspension of his sentence on the ground of long incarceration, having been in custody for over nine years. The first application for suspension was rejected, but the court …

KISHOR BALASO MANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

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

TAIJIB SALIM MULANIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

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

Navnath Shivling BhosaleversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

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

SACHIN VIRUPAKASH VIBHUTEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Sachin Virupakash Vibhute, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court seeking release on bail for alleged offences under IPC sections 406, 409, 417, 420, 506 and sections 3 and 4 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (In Financial Establishments) Act, …

ASHA AMIT BHATEversusAMIT RAJENDRA BHATE

Allowed

The applicant, a homemaker with a minor child, filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application under Section 24 of the CPC seeking transfer of a marriage petition from the Family Court in Pune to the Family Court in Kolhapur, citing her inability to travel the 250 km distance and lack of income. The …

MUKUND KRISHNA POLversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicants, Avadhut, Mukund, Krishna and Dattatray Pol, were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Satara, for offences under Sections 307, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC, with sentences of rigorous imprisonment. They filed two interim applications seeking suspension of their sentences pending …

AVADHUT KRISHNA POL AND ORS.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The applicants, Avadhut, Mukund, Krishna and Dattatray Pol, were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Satara, for offences under Sections 307, 504, 506 and 34 of the IPC, with sentences of rigorous imprisonment. They filed two interim applications seeking suspension of their sentences pending …

RAMKRISHNA JANARDHAN GOSAVI AND ANR.versusSURESH JANARDHAN GOSAVI AND ANR.

Dismissed

The petitioners were sued in a civil partition suit, which awarded a share of certain properties to the respondent. Subsequently, the petitioners mortgaged those properties without the respondent's consent, obtained a loan of Rs. 3,00,000 and later repaid it. The respondent filed a criminal …

SANGRAM RANGRAO PADALKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The applicant, Sangram Rangrao Padalkar, applied for bail in a murder case (IPC sections 302 and 34) before the Bombay High Court. The State objected, citing an earlier order that any liberty must first be sought before the trial court. The applicant’s counsel requested permission to withdraw the …

PRATIBHA PRALHAD GOLVANKAR AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, Pratibha Pralhad Golvankar and Amol Pralhad Golvankar/Naik, were convicted under IPC sections 353, 504, 506 read with 34 and, for the second applicant, section 309, and sentenced to one year of simple imprisonment. They filed an interim application seeking suspension of the sentence, …

YASH PRASHANT SOUNDADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

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

ASHOK RAMCHANDRA PANCHALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Ashok Ramchandra Panchal was convicted of murder under Section 302 IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment with a fine, based primarily on circumstantial evidence and an extra‑judicial confession to a witness. The appellant, aged 72, filed an interim application seeking suspension of the sentence …

GANESH SONARAM MURMUversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The High Court considered interim applications filed by two convicts, Ganesh Sonaram Murmu and Rajesh Budhan Tudu, seeking suspension of their life sentences imposed for murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the IPC. The prosecution’s case relied on circumstantial evidence that the …

RAJESH BUDHAN TUDUversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The High Court considered interim applications filed by two convicts, Rajesh Budhan Tudu and Ganesh Sonaram Murmu, seeking suspension of their life sentences and bail pending appeal against convictions for murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 of the IPC. The prosecution’s case relied on …

RAHUL SHANKAR PANDITversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

Rahul Shankar Pandit applied for anticipatory bail in a criminal case (CR No. 401/2024) involving alleged offences under IPC sections 420, 409, 406, 120(B), 34 and the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPID) Act sections 3 and 4. The applicant, through counsel, later sought to withdraw …

NANDKUMAR LAXMAN DHUMAL AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Court considered six anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 438 of the CrPC by various directors, employees and managers of Adarsh Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha in connection with FIR No. 20 of 2023, which alleged offences under IPC sections 406, 409, 420, 467, 468, 471 and …

SUNIL SHAMRAO DHUMAL AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Court considered six anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 438 of the CrPC by various directors, employees and managers of Adarsh Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha in connection with FIR No. 20 of 2023, which alleged offences under IPC sections 406, 409, 420, 467, 468, 471 and …

MARUTI @ BALASAHEB NARAYAN DESHMUKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Court considered six anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 438 of the CrPC by various directors, employees and managers of Adarsh Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha in connection with FIR No. 20 of 2023, which alleged offences under IPC sections 406, 409, 420, 467, 468, 471 and …

PRANJAL SHARADCHANDRA PHADNISversusTHE STATE OF MAHARSHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Pranjal Sharadchandra Phadnis, was arrested in connection with a fraud case (Crime No. 314 of 2026) involving alleged diversion of a Rs. 7.50 crore loan meant for a hospital project. The applicant contended that the matter was a private commercial dispute, that he had paid Rs. 3.25 …

PRANJAL SHARADCHANDRA PHADNISversusTHE STATE OF MAHARSHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Pranjal Sharadchandra Phadnis, sought interim bail on medical grounds in connection with FIR No. 314 of 2026 alleging offences under Sections 420, 406, 409, 417, 506 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The court examined the medical certificate and the unavailability of required …

SWATI SANJAY PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The petitioner, sister‑in‑law of Respondent No. 2, filed a writ petition invoking the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code to quash FIR No. 528/2022 registered for alleged dowry‑related offences under Sections 323, 34, 498‑A, 504 and 506 of the …

SIKANDAR HUSEN MULLAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

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

AKASH ALIAS AKSHAY ALIAS ROCKY ASHOK BHALEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The appellant, Akash alias Akshay alias Rocky Ashok Bhalekar, was convicted along with co-accused for the murder of Laxmibai under Sections 302, 201 and 120(b) read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment and other terms. He filed an interim application …

AJIT BALASO PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

The Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Bench, considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the BNSS 2023 by Ajit Balaso Patil, accused of murder and attempted murder under Sections 302 and 307 IPC. The accused had been in custody since September 2018, with the trial still pending and only eight …

MANISH RAMVILAS NAGORIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

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

AKSHAY RAMCHANDRA SAPTALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Akshay Ramchandra Saptale, sought anticipatory bail in Crime No.849 of 2023, which involved offences under Sections 354, 354A, 354D, 506 (read with 34) of the IPC and Sections 8, 9 and 12 of the POCSO Act. He was accused as No.2 among three accused and had already been granted interim …

YOGESH BAJIRAO MADANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Yogesh Bajirao Madane, accused in Crime No. 41 of 2021 for offences under IPC Section 395 and MCOC Act Sections 3(1)(ii), 3(2) and 3(4), had been in custody for over five years. Two co‑accused in the same case had earlier been released on bail by this Court. The applicant sought regular bail on the …

GEETA SHANKAR PADULEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Geeta Shankar Padule was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Barshi, for murder under Section 302 IPC and for causing disappearance of evidence under Section 201 IPC, receiving a life term and a three‑year term to run concurrently. She filed an interim application seeking suspension of the …

ABDULLATIF AMIRODDIN MUJAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

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

ASIF ASLAM MULLAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

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

TANAJI RAGHUNATH LENGAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

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

GANESH SHANKAR KOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicant, accused of offences under Sections 376(2)(1), 376(D) and 506 read with Section 34 of the IPC, sought regular bail in a case pending before the Sessions Court, Solapur. The prosecution alleged sexual assault of a disabled victim, who later died. The applicant argued for bail on the …

RAHUL VASANT BHOI AND ANR.versusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

The petitioners sought quashing of FIR No. 434/2023 and the related criminal proceeding RCC No. 337/2023 for alleged offences under Sections 324, 504 and 34 of the IPC. The complainant, Dhanaji Yashwant Mali, filed an affidavit stating that the dispute with the petitioners had been amicably settled …

KIRAN ABA MADANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the BNSS, 2023 by Kiran Aba Madane, accused No.5 in a case involving IPC Section 395 and MCOCA offences. The applicant sought bail on the ground of parity, arguing that co‑accused Nos.2 and 3 had been released on bail in similar …

DEEPAK MAHADEV YASHWANTversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed Off

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

SAURABH VITHOBA RAWOOLversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, a 21‑year‑old, was arrested on 25 April 2026 in connection with CR No. 07/2026 and has been in custody for over five months. He filed a bail application seeking release on charges under several IPC sections. The prosecution indicated that the trial court must first examine the victim …

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 …

PREM PARSHRAM BHIUNGADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Prem Parshram Bhiungade, sought bail for offences under sections 307, 123 and 103(1) of the Indian Penal Code. During the hearing, his counsel requested permission to withdraw the bail application, citing the applicant's young age and a desire to file a fresh bail petition before the …

MUKUND RAJARAM CHAVAN AND ORSversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioners, alleging victimhood in a case involving offences under Sections 406, 409, 420 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (In Financial Establishments) Act, sought a court order for the constitution of a Special Investigation …

VIVEK SHRIKANT BHANDARKAVTHEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicants, Vivek Shrikant Bhandarkavthekar and another, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 510 of 2026) seeking release on bail for alleged offences under Sections 420, 408, 504, 506 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The application was presented before the Hon'ble Court of …

RAKESH PRAKASH KOTIYAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

Six members of the managing committee of Shri Gopalkrishna Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha, Dapoli, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR (Crime No. 162 of 2026) was lodged alleging loan‑sanction irregularities and offences under several IPC sections and the Maharashtra Co‑operative …

PRASAD SURYAKANT MEHTA AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

Six members of the managing committee of Shri Gopalkrishna Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha, Dapoli, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR (Crime No. 162 of 2026) was lodged alleging loan‑sanction irregularities and offences under several IPC sections and the Maharashtra Co‑operative …

GAUTAM NILAKA @ NELKYA KALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND NAR

Dismissed

The applicant, Gautam Nilaka, sought regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for offences of robbery and related crimes under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He is accused No.2 in a case where senior citizens were robbed of gold ornaments, and the trial court had …

SUDHIR SADANAND TALATHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Six members of the managing committee of Shri Gopalkrishna Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha, Dapoli, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR (Crime No. 162 of 2026) was lodged alleging loan‑sanction irregularities and offences under several IPC sections and the Maharashtra Co‑operative …

SHAILA ALIAS SHAILAJA PRABHAKAR MEHTAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

Six members of the managing committee of Shri Gopalkrishna Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha, Dapoli, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR (Crime No. 162 of 2026) was lodged alleging loan‑sanction irregularities and offences under several IPC sections and the Maharashtra Co‑operative …

MADHAVI MADHAV SHETYEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Allowed

Six members of the managing committee of Shri Gopalkrishna Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha, Dapoli, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR (Crime No. 162 of 2026) was lodged alleging loan‑sanction irregularities and offences under several IPC sections and the Maharashtra Co‑operative …

Dattatray Ramchandra ChandawaleversusSanjay Bhimrao Magar

Disposed Off

The applicant, Dattatraya Ramchandra Chandwale, challenged his conviction and sentence imposed by a Judicial Magistrate First Class in 2019 for offences under Sections 166, 167, 219, 466 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code. He filed a revision application and an interim application seeking …

SUPRIYA BALKRISHNA TALATHIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTARA AND ORS

Allowed

Six members of the managing committee of Shri Gopalkrishna Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha, Dapoli, applied for anticipatory bail after an FIR (Crime No. 162 of 2026) was lodged alleging loan‑sanction irregularities and offences under several IPC sections and the Maharashtra Co‑operative …

SANDIP BAPURAO MANDHAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Court considered six anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 438 of the CrPC by various directors, employees and managers of Adarsh Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha in connection with FIR No. 20 of 2023, which alleged offences under IPC sections 406, 409, 420, 467, 468, 471 and …

SUGANDHA SHANKAR BHOSALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Sugandha Shankar Bhosale, filed an anticipatory bail application seeking release on bail for alleged offences under IPC Sections 419, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471 read with Section 34 and corresponding provisions of the Bombay Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. The applicant’s counsel, Mr. …

YUNUS GOUS MUJAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Disposed Off

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

RAHUL DATTATRAY CHAVANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

Allowed

The applicant, Rahul Dattatray Chavan, sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for alleged offences under Sections 108, 80, 85 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, arising from the suicide of his sister‑in‑law. The …

SHAILESH MOHANLAL KARAVAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicant, Shailesh Mohanlal Karava, was convicted under IPC Sections 323, 353 and 506 and sentenced to six months, one month and one month of rigorous imprisonment respectively, to run concurrently, along with a fine of Rs.5,500. After conviction, he filed an application under Section 430(3) of …

KIRANKUMAR KALIDAS PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Kirankumar Kalidas Patil, filed an anticipatory bail application seeking pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under IPC Section 420 read with Section 34. The State argued that the alleged offence carried a maximum punishment of seven years and that the investigating officer was …

SUNIL SAMADHAN MASKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Allowed

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

ASHISH DADASO ANUSEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

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

TASLIM TAJUDDIN SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

Allowed

The applicant, Taslim Tajuddin Shaikh, was convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Malshiras, in a POCSO Special Case for offences under Section 363 read with Section 34 of the IPC, receiving three years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.3,000. While on bail during the trial, the applicant …

GIRISH NIGONDA PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed Off

The petitioner, Girish Nigonda Patil, filed a writ petition invoking the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court under Section 482 of the CrPC to quash FIR No. 0090 of 2024 and the accompanying charge‑sheet for offences under Sections 323, 353, 354 and 354‑A IPC, alleging that the FIR was false and …

JYOTIRAM BALASAHEB SAPKALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicant, Jyotiram Balasaheb Sapkal, was convicted under Section 376 of the IPC for rape in a special (atrocity) case and sentenced to ten years' imprisonment, while being acquitted of charges under the SC/ST Act and the POCSO Act. He filed an interim application seeking suspension of the …

SAHEBRAO SUBRAO SHELKEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

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

SURAJ MAHADEV CHAVANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, convicted under Sections 4 and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and Section 376(2)(l)(n) of the IPC, filed an interim application seeking suspension of his 20‑year sentence. While the appeal was pending, the applicant’s counsel requested to withdraw the …

SAKHRABAI SHIVAJI MALLAV AND ANR.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The appellants, Sakhrabai Shivaji Mallav and Anita Vijay Bhoi, were convicted by the Additional Sessions Judge, Solapur, for offences under Sections 302, 307, 452, 504 and 506 read with Section 34 of the IPC, based largely on dying declarations of the deceased Hausabai and circumstantial evidence. …

ANKUSH SAMPATRAO JADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Ankush Sampatrao Jadhav, a director of a cooperative society, was implicated in alleged misappropriation of fixed deposits and false loan claims, leading to an FIR under IPC sections 406, 408, 409, 420, 34 and sections 3 and 4 of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (in Financial …

BALASO KRUSHNAT DHANGARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

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

RAMA @ RAMCHANDRA NAGNATH SAPTALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

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

PRAVIN PRAKASH BHOSALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

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

BIRU NAMDEV PANDHAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered an interim application filed by Biru Namdev Pandhare seeking suspension of his life imprisonment and other sentences imposed by the Additional Sessions Judge in a 2014 murder and related offences case. The prosecution alleged that Pandhare shot the victim during a land …

SACHIN PANDURANG DHONE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

Disposed Off

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

MDANLAL MOHANLAL BOHARA AND ANRversusKAMLA YASHWANT KOLEKAR AND ANR

Disposed Off

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

MAHENDRA SHANKAR DHUMAL AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Court considered six anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 438 of the CrPC by various directors, employees and managers of Adarsh Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha in connection with FIR No. 20 of 2023, which alleged offences under IPC sections 406, 409, 420, 467, 468, 471 and …

SONALI SAMPAT CHAVAN AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The Court considered six anticipatory bail applications filed under Section 438 of the CrPC by various directors, employees and managers of Adarsh Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha in connection with FIR No. 20 of 2023, which alleged offences under IPC sections 406, 409, 420, 467, 468, 471 and …

SUNIL ANANDA KASHIDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered bail applications filed by Sunil Ananda Kashid and Sharad Gaurihar Mundhekar, who were arrested in May 2024 for alleged loan fraud and misappropriation of Rs 13.09 crore in a cooperative society, offences punishable under several IPC sections and the Maharashtra Protection …

AMRUT ARVIND POWAR AND ANRversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, Amrut Arvind Powar and another, were convicted in Sessions Case No.13 of 2024 for offences under Sections 363 and 312 of the Indian Penal Code, with a sentence that was suspended by the trial court and a fine of Rs.30,000 imposed. They filed Interim Application No.1601 of 2025 …

MANOJKUMAR CHANDRAKANT PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

Manojkumar Chandrakant Pawar, a resident of Uganda, applied for anticipatory bail in a case (C.R. No.339/2024) alleging offences under Sections 420, 406 r/w 34 of the IPC. He claims he never received the Rs.10 lakh allegedly paid to him by the informant, and that the informant’s allegations are …

CHARLES SIDHARAM LONDHEversusTHE SECRETARY, M.S.R.T.C. AND ANR.

Allowed

The appellant, Charles Sidharam Londhe, was injured in a road accident on 21 March 2004 when a State Transport bus driver abruptly accelerated and collided with his motorcycle, resulting in a 38% permanent disability. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded him a total compensation of Rs …

MAHAVEER BABASO HULLEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Mahaveer Babaso Hulle, sought anticipatory bail while being accused of multiple offences under the Indian Penal Code in Crime No. 65 of 2023. An interim protection order had been granted by the Additional Sessions Judge, but the matter was not settled through mediation. The applicant …

AMAR APPASO SURYAWANSHIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA ANED ANR

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The applicant, Amar Appaso Suryawanshi, was charged under Sections 376(2)(n), 506 read with 34 of the IPC, and Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act for alleged sexual assault and intimidation. He sought anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC after the Sessions Judge rejected his earlier bail …

KETAN SAKHAHARI GAIKWADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Ketan Sakhahari Gaikwad, sought anticipatory bail in a case (Crime No. 137 of 2023) involving alleged offences under IPC sections 376, 376(20)(n) and 506, where the complainant was a married woman and the relationship was claimed to be consensual. On 14 June 2023 the trial court …

KERA @ KERBA LAXMAN GAIKWADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Kera Laxman Gaikwad, a 75‑year‑old, was charged in Crime No.821 of 2022 for offences under Sections 307, 504 and 506 read with Section 34 of the IPC, based on an FIR alleging assault on the complainant and his mother. On 14 June 2023 the trial court granted anticipatory bail under …

MAINODDIN MD. RAFIQUE HATTUREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Mainoddin Md. Rafique Hatture, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (C.R. No.626 of 2022) under Section 366 read with Section 34 of the IPC, alleging forced marriage of a 19‑year‑old girl. The trial court had granted interim bail on 3 July 2023 with specific …

UDAY PANDURANG AJAGEKARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicant, Uday Pandurang Ajagekar, sought anticipatory bail in connection with a fraud case (C.R. No. 642 of 2019) involving alleged loan fraud and multiple IPC offences. An interim bail order was granted on 19 June 2020 and extended to 30 June 2020, later continued up to 30 June 2026. The …

HAJIMALANG MATAB NADAFversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The appellant, Hajimalang Matab Nadaf, was convicted by the Sessions Court for an attempt to murder under Section 307 of the IPC and sentenced to life imprisonment with a fine. He appealed under Section 374(2) of the CrPC, challenging the admissibility of the knife seized after a delay, the …

SHARAD GAURIHAR MUNDHEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The High Court considered bail applications filed by Sunil Ananda Kashid and Sharad Gaurihar Mundhekar, who were arrested in May 2024 for alleged loan fraud and misappropriation of Rs 13.09 crore in a cooperative society, offences punishable under several IPC sections and the Maharashtra Protection …

SUMAN ANANDRAO JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Rejected

The petitioners, original accused No.3, filed a criminal revision challenging the trial court's rejection of their discharge application in a case under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. During the hearing on 21 August 2026, the petitioner's advocate, Mr. Vinayak Patil, was absent due to a …

KISAN SHRIPATI GALAVEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The High Court considered an anticipatory bail application filed by Kisan Shripati Galave, a director of a cooperative society, after an FIR was lodged based on an audit alleging misappropriation of Rs.4.97 crore through unauthorised loan disbursements. The applicant contended that he was merely a …

VISHNU RAMCHANDRA BHAGWATversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

Vishnu Ramchandra Bhagwat applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC in connection with offences under IPC Sections 420, 406 read with 34 and the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act, 1999 Sections 3 and 4. The trial court on 3 August 2023 granted interim bail with a …

HANMANT SHIVRAM SUTAR AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Allowed

The applicants, Hanmant Shivram Sutar and others, filed an anticipatory bail application in connection with Crime No. 112 of 2023, which alleged offences under IPC sections 420, 406, 409, 467, 471 read with section 34. They argued that a co‑accused, Kisan Galave, had already been granted …

UDAY DINKAR GHADGADE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Allowed

The applicants, Uday Dinkar Ghadage and Himmat Dinkar Ghadage, applied for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the CrPC in connection with CR No.81 of 2023, alleging offences of rape (IPC 376(2)(n), 376(2)(f)) and criminal intimidation (IPC 504). Earlier, the court had granted interim protection, …

ARCHANA SUDHIR PATIL AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed Off

The applicants, cousin sisters-in-law of respondent no.2, sought quashing of FIR C.R. No. 69 of 2019 registered at Radhanagari Police Station, Kolhapur, for offences under Sections 498-A, 354-A, 354-B, 504 read with 34 IPC, along with the charge-sheet and Regular Criminal Case No. 77 of 2019. The …

ARUN SHANKAR PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Dismissed

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

AMOL ARUN PACHPUTE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Partly Allowed

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

VISHAL VIVEK GHOSALKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Vishal Vivek Ghosalkar, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 2372 of 2023) seeking release on bail if arrested under IPC sections 406, 420, 45, 467, 468 read with 120(b). The applicant's counsel, Mr. Shubham Gangan, later requested unconditional withdrawal of the application, a …

CHANDRAKANT RAGHUNATH CHALKEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Disposed off as Withdrawn

The applicant, Chandrakant Raghunath Chalke, filed an anticipatory bail application (No. 2371 of 2023) seeking release on bail if arrested under IPC sections 406, 420, 465, 467, 468 read with 120(b). The applicant later, through counsel Shubham Gangan, requested unconditional withdrawal of the …

Sandip Vishnu HajgulkarversusState of Maharashtra and anr

Allowed

The High Court considered an interim application filed by Sandip Vishnu Hajgulkar, convicted under IPC section 376(2)(n) and POCSO sections 4, 8 and 12 for sexual offences against a 16‑year‑old girl. The applicant sought suspension of the imprisonment sentence and release on bail pending the …