Nandkishor Yashwant Karangutkar v. the State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Criminal Bail Application rejected in a murder case. The court held that a single eye witness statement, corroborated by medical evidence of injuries caused by sharp weapons, provided direct evidence of the applicant's involvement, making no case for bail.
What did the court decide?
Bail application rejected; applicant remains in custody.
What the court decided
55-BA-161-2021.odt
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL BAIL APPLICATION NO. 161 OF 2021
Nandakishor Yashwant Karangutkar
.... Applicant
Versus
The State of Maharashtra .... Respondent
Mr. Ganesh Bhujbal, for the applicant. Smt. J.S. Lohokare, APP for the State/Respondent.
CORAM :SARANG V. KOTWAL, J. DATE :23rd MARCH, 2021
P.C. :
- The applicant is seeking his release on bail in connection with C.R.No. 142 of 2020 of registered at Deogad Police Station, Sindhudurga under sections 302, 397,120(B) read
read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The applicant was arrested on 05/08/20202 and since then he is in custody. The investigation is over and the charge-sheet is filed.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the single eye witness statement, supported by medical evidence, establishes sufficient ground to deny bail in a murder case.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Nandakishor Yashwant Karangutkar
- respondent
The State of Maharashtra
Coram
Sarang V. Kotwal
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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