High Court released an elderly destitute woman on bail in a murder case involving her grandson. The court imposed conditions to prevent witness tampering and ensure appearance, noting no flight risk or criminal antecedents.
Released on bail by furnishing P.R. Bond of Rs.5,000/- with one or two sureties in the like amount.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL BAIL APPLICATION NO.2375 OF 2023
Sonabai Anna Gaikwad …Applicant Versus The State of Maharashtra …Respondent
Ms. Sahana Manjesh, Advocate for the Applicant. Mr. Shriram Chaudhari, APP for the Respondent-State. Mr. Mukesh Shivaji Mohare, P.S.I. attached to Bhosari Police Station, Pune present.
CORAM: MADHAV J. JAMDAR, J. DATED : 15th FEBRUARY 2024
PC:-
the Applicant and Mr. Chaudhari, learned APP appearing for the Respondent-State.
of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The relevant details are as follows:-
| 1. | C. R. No. | 590 of 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 2. | Date of Registration of F.I.R. | 13/11/2020 |
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| 3. | Name of Police Station | Bhosari Police Station, Pune |
|---|---|---|
| 4. | Section/s invoked | 302 r/w. 34 of the I.P.C., 1860 |
| 5. | Date of Incident | 13/11/2020 |
| 6. | Date of Arrest | 14/11/2020 |
| 7. | Date of filingof Charge-sheet | 07/06/2021 |
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O R D E R
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether the applicant should be released on bail in a prosecution under Section 302 r/w 34 IPC given the nature of the incident and lack of flight risk.
What conditions should be imposed for granting bail to prevent tampering with evidence and ensuring appearance in court.
How the court should balance the gravity of the charge with the age and circumstances of the accused woman.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Sonabai Anna Gaikwad
The State of Maharashtra
MADHAV J. JAMDAR
As recorded by the court registry
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