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Ranjit Nathuram Sargar v. State of Maharashtra, Criminal Bail Application No. 311 of 2026, Bombay High Court, Shivkumar Dige, J., decided 16 April 2026. Regular bail granted in Crime No. 1021/2024, Wakad Police Station, Pune (incident dated 17/09/2024, firing from pistol at first informant). Offences under BNS 2023 Ss.109, 352, 351(2), 3(5), 238; Arms Act S.3(5)(27); Maharashtra Police Act Ss.37(1)(3), 135; Criminal Law Amendment Act Ss.3, 7; MCOC Act Ss.3(1)(ii), 3(4). Key findings: firing allegations primarily against co-accused Balu Shinde; no firing allegation against applicant; custody exceeded one year six months; charge-sheet filed; evidence needed to prove harbouring/escape-assistance role. Relief: PR bond Rs.25,000/- with one or two solvent sureties, conditions on witness protection and police-station attendance. Counsel: Ishan Paradkar (applicant); Ranjana D. Humane, APP (State).