Rishikesh Deepak Apotikar v. State of Maharashtra Thr. Pso , P. S. Ramdaspeth, Dist. Akola
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted, Nagpur bench, 24-03-2025 (Urmila Joshi-Phalke, J.) in Crl. Application (BA) No.287/2025: applicant Rushikesh Deepak Apotikar, arrested 24-04-2024 in Crime No.167/2024, P.S. Ramdaspeth, Akola, for murder under IPC S.302 r/w S.34; FIR by Rishikesh Sanjay Gaikwad (deceased's brother), incident of 17-04-2024; co-accused Manish Bhakare and a child in conflict with law; sole alleged role was assisting co-accused to flee the spot - no assault role even per co-accused's statement; investigation complete, charge-sheet filed; P.R. Bond Rs.25,000/- with like surety; conditions: bi-monthly police reporting (1st & 15th), confined to Akola district, no witness tampering, attend Sessions Court on every date; breach entails bail cancellation; applicant already bailed in companion Crime No.166/2024.
What did the court decide?
Release on bail on P.R. Bond of Rs.25,000/- with one solvent surety in the like amount, subject to conditions: reporting at the concerned police station twice a month (1st and 15th of every month) till culmination of the trial, with recording of presence and cooperation with the investigating agency; not leaving the jurisdiction of Akola district without prior permission of the District Court, Akola; not inducing, threatening or promising any witnesses acquainted with the facts of the case, personally or by electronic media; attending proceedings before the Sessions Court on each and every date without seeking exemption unless there are exceptional circumstances; contravention of any condition to lead to cancellation of bail.