Pravin Namdeo Landage v. State of Maharashtra and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court bail ruling under Section 439 CrPC; murder (S. 302 IPC) and related charges arising from a land boundary quarrel; single blow on deceased's head per FIR; offence prima facie not pre-meditated; three-plus years incarceration with charge-sheet filed and stagnant trial; bail granted on PR bond of Rs. 25,000 with conditions excluding the applicant from Pune District jurisdiction (save trial dates), mandating reporting at the local police station on the 1st and 16th of every month, prohibiting intimidation or evidence tampering, and preserving the State's right to seek cancellation. Crime No. 223 of 2021, Paud Police Station, Pune. Decided 28th August, 2024 by Anil S. Kilor, J. No precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Bail application allowed; applicant directed to be released on bail in Crime No. 223 of 2021 on furnishing P.R. Bond of Rs.25,000/- with one solvent surety in the like amount, subject to conditions: (i) not to enter the territorial jurisdiction of Pune District till conclusion of trial except on trial dates; (ii) to furnish address and nearby police station and attend that police station on the 1st and 16th of every month between 10.00 am and 11.00 am till conclusion of trial; (iii) not to directly or indirectly induce, threaten or promise any person acquainted with the facts and not to tamper with evidence; (iv) to attend trial regularly unless exempted; liberty to the State to apply for cancellation of bail on breach or misuse of liberty.