Akash Anil Gavali v. the State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
In this bail application, the applicant sought release on bail in a murder trial alleging circumstantial evidence. The court, weighing witness statements showing the applicant's complicity with a co-accused, denied bail citing insufficient grounds for discretion in his favour.
What did the court decide?
The bail application was rejected. The observations do not constitute a presumption of guilt.
What the court decided
ba-140-2022.doc
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
BAIL APPLICATION NO.140 OF 2022
Akash Anil Gavali
...Applicant
vs.
The State of Maharashtra ...Respondent
VISHAL SUBHASH PAREKAR
Digitally signed by VISHAL SUBHASH PAREKAR Date: 2022.07.19 16:01:58 +0530
Mr. Balwant Salunkhe a/w. Mr. Nandkumar Yadav, for the Applicant.
Mr. A.A. Palkar, APP, for the State.
CORAM :
N. J. JAMADAR, J.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether bail should be granted to the applicant given the circumstantial evidence and complete investigation.
Whether there is a likelihood of the applicant repeating the offence or tampering with evidence to prevent justice.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Akash Anil Gavali
- respondent
The State of Maharashtra
Coram
N. J. JAMADAR
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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