Yallappa Dhulappa Hadimani v. State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted solely on ground of delayed trial; prolonged pre-trial detention exceeding 7 years (custody since 30 May 2018); charges framed January 2024; not a single witness examined; second bail application; murder and robbery charges Ss. 302, 201, 120-B, 397 r/w 34 IPC (initially Ss. 460, 380 IPC); C.R. No. I-132/2018, APMC Police Station, Navi Mumbai; deceased Suman Hande smothered during house entry of 17–19 May 2018; entry on pretext of Widow Pension Scheme forms; ornaments worth Rs. 3,07,000/- (150 grams) and mobile phone stolen; ornaments recovered at instance of accused 27 May 2018; lodge booking 17 May 2018 with co-accused Vijay Bansode, Atul Kamble, Sumit Surve; witnesses Shobha Thombare and Shatrughna Patil; PR Bond Rs. 50,000/- with conditions; High Court of Bombay; Dr. Neela Gokhale, J.; 16 February 2026; Bail Application No. 4167 of 2024.
What did the court decide?
Applicant enlarged on bail on executing a PR Bond of Rs.50,000/ with one or two local sureties in the like amount, subject to conditions: attendance at the Trial Court on every date unless exempted; attendance at the concerned Police Station every Sunday between 04:00 p.m. and 06:00 p.m. till conclusion of trial; deposit of passport, if any; no departure from India without Trial Court permission; no tampering with or influencing or contacting the complainant, witnesses or persons concerned; informing latest place of residence and contact number to the Court and Investigating Officer upon release and upon any change; cooperation with the conduct of the trial; infraction of conditions shall entail cancellation of bail.