Akshay Vilas Chavan v. the State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Single justice rejected the bail application of an accused arrested for murder and related offences, noting inconsistencies in prosecution statements but emphasizing the severity of charges and pending cases against the applicant.
What did the court decide?
Bail application rejected; accused to remain in judicial custody.
What the court decided
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ba.768.2015_10.doc
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
BAIL APPLICATION NO.768 OF 2015
Akshay Vilas Chavan
... Applicant
Vs.
The State of Maharashtra ... Respondent
Mr.A.P.Mundargi, Sr.Adv. i/b A.B. Thorat for the Applicant Mr.Arfan Sait, APP, for Respondent – State
CORAM: MRS.MRIDULA BHATKAR, J.
DATE: JULY 21, 2015
P.C.:
- The application is moved for bail as the applicant/accused was
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether bail should be granted to an accused charged with murder and other offences involving the human body who has a history of pending criminal cases against them.
Whether contradictions in eyewitness statements regarding instigating remarks justify the release of an accused on bail during proceedings.
Whether the gravity of pending charges and potential danger to society precludes the granting of bail in a serious criminal trial.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Akshay Vilas Chavan
- respondent
The State of Maharashtra
Coram
Mridula Bhatkar
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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