Case brief
What is this about?
Lakhan Manohar Dhaware v. State of Maharashtra, Criminal Bail Application No. 1122 of 2026, High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Shivkumar Dige, J., decided 10 April 2026. Regular bail granted on parity in Crime No. 1094 of 2020 (Faraskhana Police Station, Pune); prosecution case of murder of Deepak Maratkar on 02-10-2022 with applicant alleged to have dropped co-accused at the spot. Statutes: IPC Ss.302, 143, 147, 148, 149, 120-B, 109, 201; Indian Arms Act S.4 r/w 25; Maharashtra Police Act S.37(1) r/w 135; MCOCA Ss.3(1)(i)(ii), 3(2), 3(4). Grounds: co-accused with higher role released on bail; custody exceeding five years six months; no trial progress. Relief: P.R. Bond Rs.30,000/- with one or two sureties; conditions against tampering and witness contact. Advocates: Vipul V. Dushing & team for applicant; Gauri Rao, APP for State.
What did the court decide?
Applicant enlarged on bail in Crime No. 1094 of 2020 registered with Faraskhana Police Station, District Pune, on executing a P.R. Bond of Rs.30,000/- with one or two sureties in the like amount; conditions: to attend the concerned police station as and when required, and not to tamper with evidence or attempt to influence or contact the complainant, witnesses or any person concerned with the case.