Case brief
What is this about?
Regular bail allowed to Shriniwas @ Matya Ramesh Mane in Crime No.447/2024, Vijapur Naka Solapur City Police Station (Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 Ss.103(1), 189, 190, 191, 324, 351, 352, 61(2); Arms Act Ss.4, 25; Maharashtra Police Act S.135). Grounds: hospital admission history suggesting accident, unexplained FIR delay, completed investigation/chargesheet (31.12.2024), prolonged custody since 27.10.2024, unlikely early trial, and bail parity with co-accused (Bail Application No.1231 of 2025). Conditions imposed against witness tampering; bond Rs.50,000. Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench; Sachin S. Deshmukh, J.; decided 26.03.2026; corrected 22.04.2026.
What did the court decide?
Bail application allowed; applicant Shriniwas @ Matya Ramesh Mane to be released on bail in Crime No.447 of 2024 dated 05.10.2024 on furnishing P.B. and S.B. of Rs.50,000/- with one solvent surety of the like amount, subject to conditions: (a) shall not pressurize prosecution witnesses nor tamper with prosecution evidence in any manner; (b) shall attend trial on each and every date unless exempted by the trial Court; (c) shall submit Aadhar and Pan Cards to the Investigation Officer along with detailed addresses and phone numbers of the applicant and two near relatives; (d) on breach of any condition the Prosecution may move the concerned Court for cancellation of bail. Observations rendered are confined to this application and the trial court shall not be influenced by them.