Applicant sought regular bail for offences under Sections 354, 354-A, 341, 323, 506 IPC and Section 12 POCSO involving a minor victim. Investigation complete, chargesheet filed, no eyewitnesses. Victim's counsel raised no objection; bail granted with stringent conditions.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIRCUIT BENCH AT KOLHAPUR CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL BAIL APPLICATION NO. 306 OF 2026
IMRAN BABALAL PARANDE
VERSUS
THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER
Advocate for Applicant : Mr. Parvej N. Nadaf APP for Respondents No.1 and 3 : Mr. Nitin B. Patil Advocate for Respondent No.2 : Ms. Prajakta Bhilugade
CORAM : SACHIN S. DESHMUKH, J. DATE : 04-05-2026
PER COURT:-
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exceeded that for his wife and demanding she marry him immediately. Upon the victim's refusal to accompany him, issuing threats and attempting to strike her with an empty glass bottle. Although the victim successfully fended of the bottle, the accused then physically assaulted her by slapping her. Hence, the report is lodged.
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release at this stage would create a high risk of witness intimidation and tampering with evidence. The prosecution contends that the applicant is likely to pressure the minor victim and her family to withdraw the allegations, thereby obstructing the course of justice. Considering the potential threat to the victim's safety and the integrity of the upcoming trial, prayed for rejection of the application.
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ORDER
rrd
[SACHIN S. DESHMUKH] JUDGE
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the applicant should be released on regular bail after completion of investigation and filing of the chargesheet.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Imran Babalal Parande
The State of Maharashtra
Sachin S. Deshmukh
As recorded by the court registry
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