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RAJESH @ TATYA SAYABU PAWARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Rajesh @ Tatya Sayabu Pawar, filed a criminal bail application and later sought to withdraw it, requesting liberty to file a fresh application if the trial did not progress substantively within six months. The learned counsel for the applicant made this request before the Court. The …

SHAIKH NASIR ABDUL NABI @ PAPPU DHAGGAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Shaikh Nasir Abdul Nabi, was charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Arms Act for allegedly providing a pistol used in a shooting and subsequent assault. He contended that he was not present at the scene and had no prior criminal record, while the …

HASIM FAIJUDDIN SHAIKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Hasim Faijuddin Shaikh applied for regular bail in a criminal case (C.R.No. 651 of 2023) involving alleged bank robbery and assault on police officers, charged under several IPC sections, the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act. The prosecution alleged that the accused attempted a robbery on 08 …

SHAILESH JAYANTILAL THAKKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, convicted under Sections 328, 188 and 273 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment and fines, filed an interim application seeking suspension of his sentence and bail pending the hearing of his appeal. The trial court had already granted bail and suspended the …

KHAIYALILAL GANESHALALJI JAINversusCELINA KUMAR FERNANDO AND ANR

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The appellant, Khaiyalilal Ganeshalalji Jain, filed an appeal before the Bombay High Court and later sought leave to withdraw the appeal, requesting liberty to re‑file it before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran. The principal issue …

KHAIYALILAL GANESHALALJI JAINversusCELINA KUMAR FERNANDO AND ANR

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The appellant, Khaiyalilal Ganeshalalji Jain, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court. The appellant’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the appeal and to re‑file it before the Sessions Court, relying on a Supreme Court precedent in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran. The Court …

ASLAM SHAIKHversusMOHD. JAFAR MAINUDDIN QURESHI AND ANR

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The appellant, Aslam Shaikh, filed Criminal Appeal No. 211 of 2017 in the Bombay High Court against the respondents. During the hearing, counsel for the appellant sought permission to withdraw the appeal and obtain liberty to re‑file it before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s …

AMIT KUMAR RAMBHAU @ RAMBABU YADAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Amit Kumar Rambhau, was arrested in connection with a counterfeiting case (Crime No.965 of 2024) under Sections 180 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, after police recovered counterfeit notes worth Rs.1,50,000. He has been in custody for more than one year and four months, …

VIKRANT VINOD CHAVANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Vikrant Vinod Chavan applied for regular bail in a case (Crime No.272 of 2024) involving robbery with a pistol and multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Arms Act and other provisions. He had been in custody for over a year and two months with no significant progress in the …

NILESH MADHUKAR AARTEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Nilesh Madhukar Aarte, has been in custody for about five years with no progress in his trial. His counsel sought to withdraw the pending bail application, requesting liberty to file a fresh bail application after six months if the trial remains stagnant. The Court considered the …

BIKAR JARNAL SINGHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The applicant, Bikar Jarnal Singh, has been incarcerated for over five years and filed a criminal bail application. His counsel sought permission to withdraw the pending bail application and requested liberty to file a fresh application after six months if the trial shows no substantive progress. …

SANTOSH HARI AHIREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Santosh Hari Ahire, filed a criminal bail application seeking release from custody. The applicant's counsel requested permission to withdraw the bail application, seeking liberty to file a fresh bail application after six months if the trial showed no progress. The court considered …

AAKASH RAJU RAIKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The High Court considered the bail application of Aakash Raju Raikar, accused of raping his 15‑year‑old cousin and impregnating her, offences punishable under Section 376(F) of the IPC and Section 6 of the POCSO Act. The applicant had been in custody for more than nine years without the trial …

BASHI @ SHIVAM HARBIR BEHENWALversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The petitioner, Bashi @ Shivam Harbir Behenwal, filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court. Counsel for the petitioner sought leave to withdraw the bail application, requesting that the petitioner be permitted to file a fresh bail application after six months if the trial had not …

SAGAR SUDHAKAR BAGULversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Sagar Sudhakar Bagul, sought regular bail for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act and the Maharashtra Police Act arising from an alleged assault and attempted murder on 29 September 2025. The prosecution alleged that the applicant was present at the scene, shared …

RAMESH THAKARCHAND PUNAMIYAversusMANISH SUBHASH KACHHARA AND ANR

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The appellant, Ramesh Thakarchand Punamiya, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court against Manish Subhash Kachhara and others. During the hearing, counsel for the appellant requested permission to withdraw the appeal and obtain liberty to re‑file it before the Sessions Court, relying …

SHIVRAM CHINDHU GAMBHIREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Shivram Chindhu Gambhire filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court. His counsel, on his instructions, sought leave to withdraw the bail application and requested liberty to file a fresh bail application before the trial court. The respondent State, represented by counsel, …

DIPAK SUBHASH RAWADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicants, who were subject to a bail condition prohibiting entry into Taluka Purandar, filed several interim applications seeking relaxation of that restriction to enable them to cast votes in the Zilla Parishad election scheduled for 7 February 2026. The State opposed the relaxation, arguing …

lnderlal Ramchand VarlianiversusThe State of Maharashtra

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The applicant, Inderlal Ramchand Varliani, was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and sentenced to two months' simple imprisonment and a compensation of Rs.4,50,000, with an additional month for default. He deposited the entire cheque amount before the High Court and …

UMESH DNYANOBA RAWADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicants, who were subject to a bail condition prohibiting entry into Taluka Purandar, filed several interim applications seeking relaxation of that restriction to enable them to cast votes in the Zilla Parishad election scheduled for 7 February 2026. The State opposed the relaxation, arguing …

M/S. ECHJAY INDUSTRIES PVT LTDversusKHALIDA LOKHANDWALA AND ANR

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M/s. Echjay Industries Pvt Ltd filed multiple criminal appeals (Nos. 320-324 of 2016) against Khalida Lokhandwala and anr. The appellant later sought leave to withdraw these appeals and obtain liberty to re‑file them before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium …

M/S. ECHJAY INDUSTRIES PVT LTDversusKHALIDA LOKHANDWALA AND ANR

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M/s. Echjay Industries Pvt Ltd filed multiple criminal appeals (Nos. 320-324 of 2016) against Khalida Lokhandwala and anr. The appellant later sought leave to withdraw these appeals and obtain liberty to re‑file them before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium …

MOIZ JAVED SHAIKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The High Court considered three bail applications arising from a single robbery and assault case (Crime No. 302 of 2023) in Nashik, where the accused were alleged to have intercepted a vehicle, smashed its glass, robbed the occupant, and assaulted him with a sickle. The prosecution alleged the …

AHTESHAM ISRAR ANSARIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Aahtesham Israr Ansari, applied for regular bail in a case where police, acting on secret information, seized 202 grams of Mephedrone from his residence and alleged that he sold the drug and received proceeds in his bank account. He is charged under Sections 8(c) and 22(c) of the …

RAJESH SHAMLAL SALUNKEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Rajesh Shamlal Salunke, was charged with murder, conspiracy, and offences under the IPC, Arms Act, Maharashtra Police Act and MCOCA, alleged to have facilitated a contract killing by communicating with co‑accused and providing the scooter used in the crime. The prosecution relied on …

MRS. APARNA PANDURANG JAMBHALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Aparna Pandurang Jambhale, filed an interim application seeking to place on record a vakalatnama of a new advocate, Shri Darshan Juikar, after the earlier advocate ceased to be on record. The respondent State, represented by Ms. Veera S. Shinde, opposed the application. The court …

DEEPAK SHIVRAM MANEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The High Court considered a bail application filed by Deepak Shivram Mane, who is charged under Sections 137(2) and 64(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting …

PRAVIN VASANTRAO TIKKASversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The petitioner, Pravin Vasantrao Tikkas, filed an interim application seeking restoration of a criminal application that had been dismissed for non‑prosecution. The respondent was the State of Maharashtra. The petitioner’s counsel submitted arguments and reasons for why the dismissal should be set …

RADHA MADHAV KAMATHversusM/S. TRIMURTI BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS AND ORS

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The appellant, Radha Madhav Kamath, filed a criminal appeal before the Bombay High Court against M/s. Trimurti Builders and Developers and others. During the hearing, counsel for the appellant sought permission to withdraw the appeal and obtain liberty to re‑file it before the Sessions Court, …

GAURAV CHANDRABHAN KHALDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Gaurav Chandrabhan Khalde, filed an interim bail application seeking relaxation of condition No. (iii) of a bail order dated 17-11-2025, which restricted his movement. He argued that he needed to travel to attend his brother's marriage scheduled for 26-02-2026. The intervenor …

HYBRID FINANCIAL SERVICES LTDversusM/S. ELBEE SERVICES LTD AND ORS

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Hybrid Financial Services Ltd. appealed against M/s. Elbee Services Ltd. and others. The appellant sought leave to withdraw the appeal and obtain liberty to file a fresh appeal before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran. The High Court …

NARESH GANESH DALVIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Naresh Ganesh Dalvi filed a criminal bail application (No. 3845 of 2025) before the High Court of Bombay. An order was passed on 13 January 2026 regarding the bail. The applicant subsequently filed an interim application (No. 336 of 2026) seeking modification of that order. The court heard counsel …

VARSHA MADHUKAR BHANDARKARversusAPURWA KASHINATH DIGHAWKAR AND ANR.

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Varsha Madhukar Bhandarkar appealed against Apurwa Kashinath Dighawkar and another in a criminal matter. The appellant, through counsel, sought leave to withdraw the appeal and instead file it before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court's decision in Celestium Financial v. A. …

SHILPA STOCK BROKER PVT. LTDversusROHIDAS MANOHAR JADHAV AND ANR

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Shilpa Stock Broker Pvt Ltd filed multiple criminal appeals before the Bombay High Court against Rohidas Manohar Jadhav and another. The appellant sought leave to withdraw all the appeals and obtain liberty to file a fresh appeal before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court's decision in …

MAHESH @ PAPPU KISAN KONDHAKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The High Court considered a bail application filed by Mahesh @ Pappu Kisan Kondhakar, who is charged under Sections 109, 118(2), 352, 351(2), 351(3) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly assaulting a deceased with an iron rod intending to kill him. The prosecution …

SANDIP SUBHASHRAO DESHMUKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Sandip Subhashrao Deshmukh, was charged under IPC sections 420, 406, 409, 465, 467, 468 and 471 for allegedly taking money from customers as an agent of an insurance company, misappropriating it and forging documents. The applicant contended that he had returned the entire amount to …

AVINASH DNYANOBA BAKALIKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Avinash Dnyanoba Bakalikar, sought regular bail for offences under Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 66(c) and 66(d) of the Information Technology Act, 2000, relating to an alleged fraud of Rs.19.80 lakh. The prosecution alleged that the …

MAYUR DATTATRAYA NAGAREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Mayur Dattatraya Nagare, was charged with murder under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, for allegedly strangling a woman with whom he had an extra‑marital affair. The prosecution’s case relied solely on circumstantial evidence, and the accused had been in custody …

DNYANDEO VITTHAL PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The applicant, Dnyandeo Vitthal Pawar, filed an interim application seeking relaxation of two bail conditions imposed by the Bombay High Court on 13 February 2025. Condition (iii) prohibited him from entering Pune District except for court appearances, and condition (iv) required him to report to …

Deepak Balakrishna SalveversusThe state of Maharashtra

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The applicants filed an interim application seeking correction of the order dated 02.02.2026, wherein the name of the advocate for Respondent No.2 was omitted. The Court examined the praecipe and noted the omission. It held that the order must accurately reflect the appearance of counsel and …

SHAMBHURAJE BABANRAO WABLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, a City Survey Officer, was charged under several IPC sections for alleged tampering of city survey maps, though he claims to be a whistle‑blower who reported the irregularities. A departmental enquiry exonerated him, and the prosecution’s case only alleged that he failed to verify …

DASHRATH VITTHAL SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Dashrath Vitthal Shinde, had been granted bail by the Bombay High Court in a criminal bail application. The order dated 2 February 2026 mistakenly referred to "Crime No.3 of 2024" instead of the correct "Crime No.3 of 2023". The applicant sought correction of this clerical error. The …

AMOL VASANT MANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Amol Vasant Mane applied for regular bail in a murder case under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 4(25) of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that Mane and co‑accused killed a private money‑lender over a Rs. 15‑lakh financial dispute, relying on …

RAHUL @ CHANDRASHEKHAR SHIVAJI RAJGURUversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASTRA

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The applicant, Rahul @ Chandrashekhar Shivaji Rajguru, was charged under Sections 395, 457 and 380 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly robbing gold and silver ornaments from a jewellery shop on 8 November 2023. He has been in custody for more than two years with no progress in the …

RAHUL BHAUSAHEB GULAVEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Rahul Bhausaheb Gulave filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court. His counsel sought leave to withdraw the bail application, requesting permission to file a fresh application after six months. The State of Maharashtra was represented by counsel B. B. Kulkarni. The Court …

MAHADYA @ MAHADEV DUNDAPPA DINDUREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Mahadya @ Mahadev Dundappa Dindure, was granted bail by the High Court on 28 January 2026. The bail order failed to mention Sections 3(1)(ii) and 3(4) of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999, which were pleaded and listed in the charge‑sheet. The applicant’s counsel …

ABDUL GAFFAR KURBAN KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Abdul Gaffar Kurban Khan, was charged under IPC sections 302, 307, 120(b), 212, 201 r/w 34 and Arms Act sections 3, 5, 25 and 27 for allegedly murdering a person and attempting to kill his brother. He had been in custody for over three years with no progress in the trial, while …

AJINKYA RAJU SALUNKHEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Ajinkya Raju Salunkhe, filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court while his trial was nearing completion. The State, through its counsel, argued that the trial was almost over and therefore bail should not be granted. The learned judge considered the stage of the …

RAVI MADHUKAR KAMBLEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The applicant, Ravi Madhukar Kamble, was charged under IPC sections 363, 376(2)(n), 496 and POCSO Act sections 3, 4, 5(1), 6 for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 16‑year‑old girl, who was said to have a consensual love affair with him. The prosecution argued that the applicant was …

Siraj Fakir Mohammad QureshiversusAnti Narcotic Cell, Ghatkopar Unit

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Siraj Fakir Mohammad Qureshi filed a criminal revision seeking to challenge the trial court's order rejecting his discharge under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. While the revision was pending, the court framed charges against him and he filed a separate application …

PADMANABH SHIVRAM KARMARKARversusYOGESH LAXMAN DODKE AND ANR

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Padmanabh Shivram Karmarkar filed a criminal writ petition alleging that he was denied possession of a suit property. The respondents, Yogesh Laxman Dodke and another, filed an application for restoration of possession, claiming they were dispossessed. The petitioner’s counsel contended that the …

SAMBHAJI BABAN KOLEKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant filed an interim application in a criminal bail matter (BA/1835/2025) seeking temporary relief pending the final decision on bail. Counsel for the applicant, Mr. Vijaykumar Dighe and Mr. Nabar (on behalf of Ms. Sonali R. Chavan), presented arguments supporting the grant of the interim …

MEDHA MAYUR NAIKversusThe State Of Maharashtra

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The applicant, having deposited Rs.3 lakh as fine before the Sessions Court and undergone sentencing, filed an interim application seeking to withdraw Rs.50,000 from that deposit while a criminal revision application remains pending. The Sessions Court had earlier permitted the withdrawal of …

ASMITA SUNIL PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Asmita Sunil Patil filed an interim application seeking restoration of her pending bail application (No. 774 of 2025) after it had been withdrawn or otherwise removed from the court file. The applicant, represented by Mr. Khalid Azmi, argued that the bail application should be reinstated for …

KARANSINGH SURJITSING BHADAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Karansingh Surjitsing Bhada applied for regular bail in a case of robbery and organized crime offences under IPC s.392 r/w s.34 and the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act. He has been in custody for over two years with no trial progress, while a co-accused with similar charges has been …

NAGNATH @ HARI VITTHAL PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Nagnath @ Hari Vitthal Patil, filed a criminal bail application which the High Court allowed him to withdraw, granting liberty to file a fresh application after five months. The order dated 28th January 2026 erroneously stated that the liberty to file a fresh application was after one …

SIDDHESH NITIN DHUMALversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Siddhesh Nitin Dhumal, was arrested for allegedly setting fire to two motorcycles belonging to an informant and neighbours on 9 June 2025, an offence punishable under Sections 326(g) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which carries a maximum sentence of life …

PRAVIN RAMESH GHOLAPversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The High Court of Bombay granted bail to the applicant, Pravin Ramesh Gholap, on 28th January 2026. The order, however, omitted the names of the advocates representing Respondent No.2 in the two bail applications (Harshwardhan Pawar and Shantanu Nakashe). The applicant moved a precipe seeking …

VAIBHAV NARAYAN AVCHARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Vaibhav Narayan Avchar, was charged under IPC Sections 302, 323 read with 34 for a murder that occurred on 5 November 2023. He had been in custody for over two years and three months with no significant progress in the trial, while co‑accused facing similar charges had been released …

ANANDI ARJUN YADHAVversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The High Court considered two bail applications arising from the same cyber‑fraud case in which the applicants were alleged to have hacked a bank account and withdrawn Rs.1,95,419. The offences were charged under Sections 319(2), 318(4) r/w Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and …

SANIL VASANT GAIKWADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Sanil Vasant Gaikwad, was charged under Sections 64(2)(m), 138, 304(2) and 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman. The complainant initially alleged that three persons were involved, but later amended her statement to …

PRIYAL @ BUNTY GAGARAM KHARMALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Priyal @ Bunty Gagaram Kharmale, was charged with murder and criminal conspiracy under Sections 302 and 120‑B read with 34 of the IPC. He had been in custody for over two years and eight months without charge framing, while co‑accused had been released on bail. The prosecution argued …

MOHAMMAD ARIF DAKHAVEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Mohammad Arif Dakhave, was convicted under Section 304-A of the IPC and Section 33 of the Maharashtra Medical Practitioner Act, 1961, receiving a two‑year rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.1,00,000. He filed an interim application seeking suspension of the sentence and bail, …

CHINTRA BAPURAO GEDAMversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicants, Chintra Bapurao Gedam and Sagar Anandrao Gundav, filed a criminal bail application (No. 4618 of 2025) before the High Court of Bombay. An interim application (No. 4854 of 2025) was subsequently moved seeking relief pending the final decision on the bail petition. Counsel for the …

SANDIP S/O BHARAT RANBAWALEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Sandip, the applicant, filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. His counsel sought permission to withdraw the bail application, requesting that the applicant be allowed to file a fresh bail application after six months if the trial shows no progress. The State of Maharashtra opposed …

VITHAL SHIVANAND GURAVversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Nanasaheb Shankarrao Gaikwad filed a bail application before the Bombay High Court. Vithal Shivanand Gurav, as the first informant, filed an interim application seeking to intervene in the bail proceedings. The court heard arguments from counsel representing the applicant, the intervenor, and the …

RATNA MITHAILAL BARUDversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Ratna Mithailal Barud, sought regular bail in a case involving murder, attempted murder, assault, extortion, criminal intimidation, and conspiracy under multiple statutes, including the IPC and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act. The prosecution alleged that she conspired …

Sudarshan SadaphuleversusState of Maharashtra

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Sudharshan Sadaphule filed a criminal revision application after a delay of 472 days and sought condonation of that delay. The State of Maharashtra opposed the condonation. The High Court, after hearing counsel for both sides, considered whether such a long delay could be justified. Relying on the …

SACHIN KISAN SHINDEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The appellant, Sachin Kisan Shinde, filed an interim application seeking modification of condition (b) imposed in a bail order dated 15 February 2024, which barred him from entering Pune and Satara districts except for reporting to the Investigating Officer or attending trial. Both parties presented …

DIPANKAR GYANDERA NATH HIRAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Dipankar G. Hira, the applicant, had been granted bail with a condition that he not attend the concerned police station on the first day of each month between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm until the trial concludes, except on the trial date. He filed an interim application seeking relaxation of this …

JAMIL KHAN ASU KHANversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicants, Mufed (also known as Munfed, Chhote Khan Gafoor Khan) and Jamil Khan Asu Khan, were charged in Crime No. 170 of 2024 for allegedly breaking into an ATM and stealing Rs.31,01,200. The prosecution alleged the offences under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and …

NANASAHEB SHANKARRAO GAIKWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The High Court had earlier granted bail to the applicant, Nanasaheb Shankarrao Gaikwad, in a criminal bail application. The order dated 23 January 2026 omitted reference to Sections 3(1)(ii) and 3(4) of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999, which were pleaded and later incorporated …

MOHAMMED ARMAN NURULHUDA DATRIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Mohammed Arman Nurulhuda Datri, had been in custody for over two years and filed a bail application. His counsel sought permission to withdraw the bail application, requesting liberty to file a fresh bail application after six months if the trial had not progressed. The respondent …

BONIFACE EMENIKEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Boniface Emenike filed a bail application which was dismissed on the ground of non‑prosecution. He subsequently filed an interim application seeking restoration of the dismissed bail application. The court considered the submissions of counsel for both parties and the reasons set out in the …

TABREJ SAYYAD RAHIMATULLA SAYYADversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Tabrej Sayyad Rahimatulla Sayyad, was convicted under IPC sections 352, 332, 504 and 506, each carrying a maximum simple imprisonment of one year. The Additional Sessions Court had already suspended the sentence during the pendency of the appeal and granted interim bail. The applicant …

SAGAR PARESH GOSALIYAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The applicant, Sagar Paresh Gosaliya, was convicted under IPC Sections 353 and 332 and sentenced to a short term of imprisonment with fines. The Sessions Court had already suspended the sentence pending appeal and granted interim bail. The applicant filed an interim application seeking further …

SEAN TEDDY SEREAOversusNISHITH PATEL AND ANR.

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In Criminal Appeal No. 110 of 2015, appellant Sean Teddy Sereao sought to withdraw his appeal against respondents Nishith Patel and another, requesting liberty to re‑file the matter before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court decision in Celestium Financial v. Ghanasekaran (2005) SC …

SUBHASH RAYAPPA PRABHUversusDINESH MARIAPPA PRABHU AND ORS

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Subhash Rayappa Prabhu appealed against Dinesh Mariappa Prabhu and others in the Bombay High Court. The appellant sought leave to withdraw the appeal and instead file a fresh appeal before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court's decision in Celestium Financial v. Ghanasekaran. The learned …

JITENDRA PANDURANG GHOLAPversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The Bombay High Court considered two bail applications arising from the same murder case (Crime No.334 of 2024) involving alleged kidnapping and killing over a land dispute. The prosecution alleged that the applicants, Jitendra Pandurang Gholap and Abhishek Prakash Gholap, were present near the …

SUBHRANSH NAYAKversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The High Court considered the bail application of Subhransh Nayak, accused in a fraud case involving alleged cheating of investors amounting to Rs.1,22,28,031 and charges under IPC sections 420, 406, 467, 468, 471, 120B/34, IT Act section 66-D and MPID Act sections 3 and 4. The prosecution argued …

MADHAV NAGNATH CHEBLEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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Madhav Nagnath Cheble was charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 13‑year‑old girl, invoking IPC s.363, BNS ss.64(m) & 65(1) and POCSO ss.4(2), 5(1) & 8. The applicant argued that the girl had eloped with him, lived together for over a year, and that he had no prior record. The prosecution …

AANAND @ SNEHJEET NAMDEV PANCHAMUKHversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Aanand @ Snehjeet Namdev Panchamukh, was charged with murder, rioting and arms offences arising from a 2019 incident. He had been in custody for over six years while co‑accused of similar charges were released on bail. The prosecution argued motive, eyewitnesses and risk of tampering, …

RAHUL S/O SANJAY GAVHANEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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Rahul S/o Sanjay Gavhane filed a criminal bail application before the Bombay High Court. The counsel for the applicant submitted that the trial had concluded and the applicant had been acquitted. The court considered this submission and found that the bail application was no longer necessary. …

ANKUSH GULAB DHULE KARATE @ LANGADYAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Ankush Gulab Dhule Karate, the applicant, filed a criminal bail application and later sought to withdraw it, requesting liberty to file a fresh application if the trial showed no substantive progress after six months. The learned counsel for the applicant made this request before the High Court. The …

ROHIT BALU KAJALEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Rohit Balu Kajale, was arrested after a police raid recovered 20.68 kg of mephedrone from his residence, leading to charges under Sections 8(c) and 22(b) of the NDPS Act. He had been in custody for about 11 months with a charge‑sheet filed and claimed no prior criminal record, while …

AMOL SUDHAKAR GAWALIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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Amol Sudhakar Gawali was charged under Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 8 and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 for outraging the modesty of an eight‑year‑old girl. He had been in custody for over a year with no significant progress in the trial. …

MIRABAI LAXMAN KUVARversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Mirabai Laxman Kuvar, a 60‑year‑old woman with no prior record, applied for regular bail in a murder case (Crime No.79 of 2025) where she is alleged to have assaulted the deceased with a wooden rod alongside a juvenile co‑accused. The prosecution argued that she might abscond or intimidate the first …

SIDDHESH KHANDU TANPUREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Siddhesh Khandu Tanpure, was charged in Crime No.311 of 2024 for assault with intent to kill under IPC sections 307, 504 and 506 read with section 34. He had been in custody for one year and six months with no progress in the trial, while co‑accused with similar charges had been …

AKASH BHASKAR DARADEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Akash Bhaskar Darade, was charged in Crime No.09 of 2023 for kidnapping a minor and demanding ransom, alleged to have committed offences under IPC sections 363, 364A, 387 read with 34. He is an engineering student with no prior record but has been in custody for over three years with …

MAHENDRA @ ANKIT PRATP GYANENDRA SINHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Mahendra @ Ankit Pratp Gyanendra Sinh was charged under IPC Sections 394, 397 read with Section 34 for a robbery on 2 August 2022. He had been in custody for over three years with no significant progress in the trial. The prosecution argued that he was a habitual offender, not a resident of …

RAMESHWAR @ MONYA SUBHASH MOREversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Rameshwar @ Monya Subhash More, was charged in Crime No.80 of 2024 for multiple offences including attempt to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and rioting, as well as violations under the Arms Act, Criminal Law Amendment Act, Maharashtra Police Act and the Maharashtra Control …

AVINASH BANDU PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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The applicant, Avinash Bandu Pawar, filed a criminal bail application and later sought to withdraw it, requesting liberty to file a fresh application if the trial showed no substantive progress after six months. The court considered the applicant's counsel's submission and allowed the withdrawal of …

SALMA JABIR ALI KHATOONversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Salma Jabir Ali Khatoon, was arrested for alleged involvement as an agent in prostitution, charged under Section 143(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4 and 5 of the Prevention of Immoral Traffic Act, 1956. She had been in custody for over nine months with no trial …

AKSHAY SANJAY NIGADEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Akshay Sanjay Nigade, filed an interim application seeking relaxation of specific bail conditions imposed by the Bombay High Court on 2 August 2024. The bail order, delivered by Justice Madhav J. Jamdar, contained several conditions, including those labeled (b) and (d). The applicant …

JITENDRA UTTAM PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The High Court noted a clerical mistake in the bail application order dated 13 January 2026 where the case reference number was incorrectly recorded as ‘255/2022’ instead of the correct ‘252/2022’. The matter was placed before the court for correction upon request by the Department. The court …

VIJAY MUNJAJI GEJAGEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The applicant, Vijay Munjaji Gejage, was arrested in connection with an alleged unlawful assembly that attacked Raju with sickles on 24 December 2024, invoking multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Arms Act, the Criminal Law Amendment Act and the Maharashtra Police Act. The …

VINOD BHANUDAS KSHIRSAGARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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Vinod Bhanudas Kshirsagar applied for regular bail in a case involving murder and several other offences under the IPC and the Maharashtra Police Act. The FIR, lodged by the deceased's wife, attributes only abusive conduct to the applicant, while a witness statement says he merely held the victim's …

NAVNATH DADABHAU SINALKARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

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Navnath Dadabhau Sinalkar applied for regular bail in a case alleging sexual assault of his minor daughter under multiple IPC, Bhartiya Naya Sanhita and POCSO provisions. The prosecution argued that the victim, a nine‑year‑old, gave a statement under Section 164 CrPC and a medical report supported …

SAIFUDDIN HATIMBHAI LOKHANDWALAversusSURESH POOVVPPA CHOWTA AND ANR

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The appellant, Saifuddin Hatimbhai Lokhandwala, sought leave to withdraw his criminal appeal and re‑file it before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court's decision in Celestium Financial v. Ghanasekaran. The learned counsel for the appellant submitted the request, and the court considered …

LIC HOUSING FINANCE LIMITEDversusM/S. RAPID DEVELOPERS AND ORS

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The appellant, LIC Housing Finance Limited, filed criminal appeals against M/s. Rapid Developers and others in the Bombay High Court. The appellant sought permission to withdraw these appeals and to re‑file them before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium …

LIC HOUSING FINANCE LIMITEDversusM/S. RAPID DEVELOPERS AND ORS

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The appellant, LIC Housing Finance Limited, filed criminal appeals against M/s. Rapid Developers and others in the Bombay High Court. The appellant sought permission to withdraw these appeals and to re‑file them before the Sessions Court, relying on the Supreme Court’s decision in Celestium …

BHARAT LAXMAN DHEMBREversusCHHAGAN BABAN KALE AND ANR

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In Criminal Appeal No. 564 of 2016, the appellant Bharat Laxman Dhembre sought permission to withdraw the appeal and re‑file it before the Sessions Court, relying on a precedent of the Supreme Court. The learned counsel for the appellant submitted a request for leave to withdraw, citing Celestium …

AKSHAY SADASHIV GALAVEversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The Bombay High Court considered two bail applications arising from the same cyber‑fraud case (Crime No.25 of 2025) involving alleged conversion of a Rs 5 lakh fraud amount into cryptocurrency. The prosecution alleged that the applicants received the money from a co‑accused and were aware it was …

MAYUR SUNIL ANECHAversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

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The High Court considered two bail applications filed by Mayur Sunil Anecha and Akshay Sadashiv Galave, who were arrested in a cyber‑fraud case (Crime No. 25 of 2025) involving alleged conversion of a Rs 5 lakh fraud amount into cryptocurrency. The prosecution alleged that the accused were aware …

MR NARSINGH CHAMPALAL PARMAR RAMversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA,

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The applicant filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 406‑day delay in filing an appeal against a revision application. The learned counsel for the applicant submitted reasons for the delay. The court examined the submission and, applying the principles governing condonation of delay, …

Bramadeo Sobran aloes Mahavir YadavversusThe State of Maharashtra

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The applicant, Bramadeo Sobran Aloes Mahavir Yadav, was convicted under Sections 3 and 4 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act and sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment with a fine. He had already been in custody for three months, in addition to an earlier 20‑day detention, and filed an …

Hanumant Vasudev MohiteversusThe State of Maharashtra

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Hanumant Vasudev Mohite was convicted under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to up to three years imprisonment with a fine, plus a one‑month simple imprisonment. The trial court had already suspended the sentence during the appeal and granted interim bail. The applicant filed an …