Bombay High Court
KARBHARI KISHAN GAWALIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
- Disposal
- Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute
Holding
The Court allowed bail partially, granting a nine‑day period from 18‑02‑2026 to 26‑02‑2026 subject to bond and reporting conditions.
Summary
Karbhari Kishan Gawali applied for bail to attend his granddaughter's marriage scheduled from 20th to 22nd February 2026. He submitted the marriage invitation and police confirmation of the event. The Court considered the request and, while acknowledging the personal reason, limited the bail period to nine days instead of the twenty days sought. The bail was granted from 18th February to 26th February 2026 upon execution of a Rs. 25,000 bond with a surety. Conditions imposed included surrendering to the Superintendent of Central Prison on 26th February and reporting daily to the Vaijapur Police Station except on the wedding day.
Issues considered
- Whether bail can be granted for a limited period to enable the accused to attend a family marriage ceremony
- Whether the duration of bail sought (20 days) is appropriate in the circumstances
Subjects
- bail
- criminal procedure
- personal liberty
- marriage attendance
- surety bond
- police reporting
Judgment
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
BENCH AT AURANGABAD
930 CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 687 OF 2026
IN APEAL/568/2024
WITH
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 568 OF 2024
WITH
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 592 OF 2024
KARBHARI KISHAN GAWALI
VERSUS
THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
...
Advocate for Applicant : Mr. Vrishad Patil h/f
Mr. Satej S. Jadhav
APP for Respondent/State: Mr. P.K.Lakhotiya
...
CORAM : SANDIPKUMAR C. MORE AND
ABASAHEB D. SHINDE, JJ.
DATED : FEBRUARY 17, 2026
ORDER:-
1. Heard.
2. By way of this application, the applicant/appellant is
seeking his release on bail for the period of 20 days for
enabling him to attend marriage ceremony of his grand-
daughter, which is to be held from 20th February 2026 to 22nd
February 2026. The learned counsel for the applicant has also
produced on record the marriage invitation card. On perusal
of the same, it is evident that the marriage is scheduled as
prayed.
3. The learned A.P.P. has also confirmed the fact of
marriage from the concerned Police Station, Vaijapur, who had
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received the information from Police Patil of village Ghaygaon.
However, we are of the opinion that, the applicant can be
released on bail to attend the aforesaid marriage ceremony for
the period of 09 days instead of 20 days, as prayed.
4. In view of the same, the application stands allowed partly
and the applicant is hereby released on bail for the period
from tomorrow morning i.e. 18.02.2026 till 26.02.2026, on
execution of his P.R. Bond of Rs. 25,0000/- (Rupees Twenty
Five Thousand) with one surety in the like amount.
5. The applicant shall surrender himself before the
Superintendent of Central Prison, Harsool, Chhatrapati
Sambhajinagar at 5.00 p,m. on 26.02.2026.
6. He shall attend the Vaijapur Police Station, during the
period of his release on bail daily at about 10.00 a.m., except
the day of marriage i.e. on 22.02.2026.
7. Parties to act upon authenticated copy duly certified by
Court Sheristedar.
8. Bail before the Superintendent of Central Prison,
Harsool, District Aurangabad.
(ABASAHEB D. SHINDE) (SANDIPKUMAR C. MORE)
JUDGE JUDGE
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