Yuvraj Kondiba Sarwade v. the State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court (Rajesh S. Patil, J.), 2 April 2025, Anticipatory Bail Application No. 891 of 2025 — Shyam Mohan Taware v. State of Maharashtra (intervener: Yuvraj Kondiba Sarwade): anticipatory bail granted under S. 482 BNSS in Crime No. 0123/2025 (Ss. 406, 420 r/w 34 IPC, Jail Road PS, Solapur). Key point: a witness to an MOU cannot be held liable for the transaction between the parties; no money reached the applicant's account (Rs. 1.52 crore went to the father's account); no antecedents. Bail on P.R. bond of Rs. 30,000 with two like sureties plus standard conditions. Sessions Court rejection of the bail applications of father and son noted; father has not approached the High Court.
What did the court decide?
Pre-arrest bail: in the event of arrest in Crime No. 0123/2025, release on furnishing P.R. bonds of Rs.30,000/- with two or more sureties of the like amount, subject to conditions — co-operation with investigation and meeting the Investigating Officer as and when called; no inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the case nor tampering with evidence; and furnishing details of residential addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses to the Investigating Officer. Violation would expose the applicant to cancellation proceedings.