Yogesh Machindra Choudhari v. State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Regular bail granted — POCSO Act 2012 Ss. 4, 6, 8 with BNS 2023 Ss. 64(1), 64(2)(i), 115(2) — rape/sexual assault of 17-year-old girl in sugarcane field — victim became pregnant — delayed FIR, complaint lodged on discovery of pregnancy — statement of victim's friend allegedly present at incident not recorded — accused student with no antecedents, over seven months in custody — love affair pleaded by defence — P.R.Bond Rs. 30,000/- with one or two sureties — conditions: attendance at police station, no tampering/evidence influence or contact with complainant and witnesses — observations limited to bail stage — C.R.No. 219 of 2025, Bhigwan Police Station, Pune Rural — Bombay High Court, Shivkumar Dige, J., 24-04-2026.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail granted in C.R.No. 219 of 2025 (Bhigwan Police Station, Pune) on executing a P.R.Bond of Rs. 30,000/- with one or two sureties in the like amount, subject to the conditions that the applicant attends the concerned police station as and when required and does not tamper with evidence or attempt to influence or contact the complainant, witnesses or any person concerned with the case.