Jayesh S/O Mohanrao Kale v. State of Maharashtra Thr Pso., Banoda, Dist. Amravati
Anticipatory bail – Offence under Section 311 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench — Criminal Application (ABA) No. 216 of 2026, decided 25.03.2026 by M. W. Chandwani J. Applicant Jayesh S/o. Mohanrao Kale sought anticipatory bail versus State of Maharashtra (APP D. V. Sapkal; advocates Amol G. Hunge and R. A. Biranware) in Crime No. 29/2026, Police Station Benoda, District Amravati, under Section 311 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS). Contention: FIR contains no allegation of dacoity; Court found no robbery or extortion revealed by the FIR. Ad-interim anticipatory bail granted: release on P.R. bond of Rs.25,000/- with one solvent surety if arrested, conditional on reporting at the police station every Friday and Tuesday (10:00 am to 12 noon), no threatening of witnesses or tampering with evidence, and co-operation with investigation. Notice returnable 08.04.2026; final decision pending.
What did the court decide?
Ad-interim anticipatory bail: in the event of arrest, release on a P.R. bond of Rs.25,000/- with one solvent surety in the like amount in connection with Crime No. 29/2026 (Police Station Benoda, District Amravati), subject to appearance at the concerned police station between 10:00 am and 12 noon every Friday and Tuesday until further orders, abstention from threatening prosecution witnesses or tampering with prosecution evidence, and co-operation in investigation; notice issued to the State, returnable on 08.04.2026, with the learned APP waiving service.