Case brief
What is this about?
Aurangabad Bench, High Court at Bombay (Arun R. Pedneker, J.), Bail Application No. 652 of 2025, decided 12-06-2025: regular bail allowed under FIR No.467/2024 (Paithan Police Station, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) for BNS 2023 Ss.109, 308(5), 115, 352, 351(2), 3(5) and Arms Act Ss.4, 25; alleged armed extortion with sword and iron rod demanding Rs.2,000/- and Rs.5,000/- per month ransom; no injury, no prior antecedents, custody since 12/12/2024; P.R. bond Rs.25,000/- with one or two sureties; conditions imposed; breach liable to cancellation.
What did the court decide?
Applicant to be released on regular bail in connection with FIR No.467/2024 on furnishing a P.R. bond of Rs.25,000/- with one or two sureties in the like amount, subject to conditions: no contact with the informant during the trial; co-operation with the trial Court and attendance on all hearing dates unless exempted; no tampering with prosecution evidence and no influencing of the informant, witnesses or other persons concerned; furnishing of current residential address and contact number before the trial Court with prompt intimation of any change.