Navnath Mahadeo Dhotre v. the State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
regular bail; principle of parity; co-accused released on bail; similar allegations; IPC Sections 307 302 120B 143 147 148 149 323 326 504 506; Section 135 Maharashtra Police Act; Crime No. 181 of 2024; Baramati City Police Station; District Pune; assault with iron rod and wooden rod; murder of first informant's nephew; 17 March 2024; custody more than 1 year 10 months; P.R. Bond Rs. 30,000; sureties; conditions against tampering and influencing witnesses; Shivkumar Dige J.; Bombay High Court Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction; 4 February 2026; observations confined to bail purpose.
What did the court decide?
Applicant enlarged on bail in Crime No. 181 of 2024 (Baramati City Police Station, District Pune) on executing a P.R. Bond of Rs. 30,000/- with one or two sureties in the like amount, subject to conditions: attendance at the concerned police station as and when required, and no tampering with evidence or attempting to influence or contact the complainant, witnesses or persons concerned with the case.