Somesh Subhash Kamble v. State of Maharashtra and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Regular bail granted, Bombay High Court, Criminal Bail Application 3222 of 2024, Somesh Subhash Kamble, Crime No.151 of 2022, Shahupuri Police Station Kolhapur, Sections 376 354-D 327 342 323 506 IPC, rape and criminal intimidation, consensual relationship allegation, prolonged incarceration over three years, trial not commenced, earlier bail rejected 06-02-2023, P.R. bond Rs.25,000 with sureties, monthly reporting condition, no-contact condition with victim, N. R. Borkar J., decided 18 February 2025.
What did the court decide?
Applicant to be released on bail in Crime No.151 of 2022 (Shahupuri Police Station, Kolhapur) on executing a P.R. Bond of Rs.25,000/- with one or two sureties in the like amount; conditions: attend concerned police station once a month on the first Saturday between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. till conclusion of trial; not contact the victim or her family members; not tamper with prosecution evidence.