Mahesh Arun Andhure v. the State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
NDPS bail, Aurangabad Bench, Bombay High Court; ganja seizure 30.10.2024; Crime No.359/2024, Mohadi Nagar Police Station, District Dhule; Sections 8(c), 20(c), 22, 29 NDPS Act 1985; seizure panchanama vs 52A Certificate vs CA report discrepancy; 52A certificate delay of about 11 days; sealing and possible tampering; flowering/fruiting tops with leaves, stalks, stems, seeds; no antecedents; PR bond Rs.20,000/- with sureties; Arun R. Pedneker, J.; decided 04.08.2025.
What did the court decide?
Both applicants to be released on bail in connection with Crime No.359/2024 on furnishing PR bond of Rs.20,000/- each with one or two sureties in the like amount, subject to conditions: bail liable to be recalled if found in similar offence; no contact with informant during trial; co-operation with and attendance before the trial Court; no tampering with evidence or influencing of informant/witnesses; contact number and residential address to be placed on record with updates; bail liable to be cancelled on violation of any condition.