Kiran Bhaktya Konda v. the State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court bail order dated 13.11.2025 by Dr. Neela Gokhale, J.; Bail Applications Nos. 5297 and 4644 of 2024 (common order); FIR No. 181 of 2023, Kongaon Police Station; Sections 8(c), 20(c), 29 and 37 NDPS Act; Article 21 Constitution of India; recovery of 41 kg 100 g ganja at Bhiwandi; arrest 27.05.2023; charges not framed for over two years; prolonged incarceration; conditional liberty overriding Section 37 NDPS embargo; no antecedents; PR bond Rs.35,000; bail conditions; Sessions Court NDPS Thane rejection; FSL positive for ganja.
What did the court decide?
Both Applicants enlarged on bail on PR bond of Rs.35,000/- each with one or two local sureties in the like amount, subject to the imposed conditions (monthly police-station reporting until charges are framed, attendance at trial, no travel outside Maharashtra without permission, passport deposit, no tampering/contact with complainant or witnesses, disclosure of residence and mobile details, co-operation with trial); infraction may entail cancellation of bail.