Jatin S/O Jagmohandas Doshi v. State of Maharashtra Thr Pso., Barshitakli, Dist. Akola
Bail – NDPS Act
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench (M. M. Nerlikar, J., 05/05/2026) rejects bail application of Jatin S/o Jagmohandas Doshi in Crime No.532/2024, P.S. Barshitakli, Dist. Akola (NDPS Act Ss.22(c), 25, 29, 8(c); Bharatiya Nayaya Sanhita Ss.318(4), 336(3), 338, 34(2), 238; Indian Electricity Act S.135). Earlier bail granted in Crl.A. No.1150/2024 (18/12/2024) was cancelled by the Supreme Court (Criminal Appeal No.4614/2025, order dated 27/10/2025) after considering merits and the applicant's role; the Trial Court thereafter rejected a fresh bail application. Held: once the Supreme Court has considered the matter on merits, no bail absent change in circumstances.
What did the court decide?
The sum and substance of the Supreme Court's order is that, after considering the merits of the case and the role of the applicant (the charge-sheet having been filed), the Supreme Court allowed the appeal filed by the State of Maharashtra and cancelled the bail granted to the applicant.