Ashok Bhikaji Kale v. State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail ALLOWED - Ashok B. Kale v. State of Maharashtra, ABA No. 455 of 2026, Bombay HC, N.R. Borkar J., 12.03.2026. Arrest feared in Crime No. 65 of 2026, Nigdi Police Station, Pimpri-Chinchwad: ITP Act 1956 Ss.3,4,5,7 + BNS 2023 Ss.3(5), 143(3); raid at Sai Krupa Lodge on 20.01.2026, applicant and co-accused found running brothel. Defence: lodge sold to Pawan Nudnure (Sale Deed 27.03.2025), no custodial interrogation needed. Prosecution: victim revealed applicant's name. Key ground: victim brought to lodge by one 'Ajit Seth'; no material showing Ajit Seth = applicant. Relief: release on P.R. Bond Rs.25,000/- with one/two sureties in like amount; attend police station when called by IO and cooperate.
What did the court decide?
In the event of arrest in C.R. No.65 of 2026 registered at Nigdi Police Station, Pimpri-Chinchwad, the applicant is to be released on bail on executing a P.R. Bond of Rs.25,000/- with one surety or two sureties in the like amount; the applicant shall attend the concerned police station as and when called by the Investigating Officer and shall cooperate in the investigation.