Santosh Bhagawanrao Kshirsagar and Anr. v. State of Maharashtra, Thr. Pso, Arni, Tq. Arni, Dist. Yavatmal
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Anti-corruption regular bail allowed — High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Nagpur Bench; Criminal Application (BA) No. 866 of 2025; decided 08-08-2025 by Urmila Joshi-Phalke, J.; Neutral Citation 2025:BHC-NAG:7828. Accused/applicants: Santosh Bhagawanrao Kshirsagar and Sagar Shankarrao Bharti; State of Maharashtra thr. PSO Arni, Tq. & Dist. Yavatmal represented by APP M.J. Khan; applicants represented by Adv. A.V. Chirde. Crime No. 560/2025, Police Station Arni, District Yavatmal; offences under Sections 7, 7A, 12, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988; trap case — alleged demand of Rs.20,000/- and acceptance of Rs.10,000/- to clear contractor bills; arrest dated 17.07.2025. Ground for bail: investigation practically completed. Conditions: PR bond Rs.25,000/- each plus one solvent surety in like amount; no witness tampering (including via electronic media); cooperation with investigation on 7 days' advance notice.