Namdeo Sayappa Metakari v. State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Interlocutory order of the Bombay High Court (Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction), Coram: ASHWIN D. BHOBE, J., dated 17th July 2025. Concerns joinder of the complainant — brother of the deceased — as intervenor in pending Bail Application No.532 of 2025, by way of Interim Application No.813 of 2025. Parties: Namdeo Sayappa Metakari (Applicant/intervenor) versus The State of Maharashtra (Respondent). Advocates: Mr. Sachin Deokar (for the Intervener), Mr. Amit Icham (for the Applicant), Mr. P. H. Gaikwad, APP (for the State). Outcome: intervention permitted on no-objection from both sides; interim application allowed. No statutes, precedents, quantum, or substantive bail merits discussed. Potentially relevant when researching participation of a victim's family member/complainant in a bail proceeding.
What did the court decide?
Permission granted to the Intervener (the complainant, brother of the deceased) to intervene in Bail Application No.532 of 2025.