Ganesh Kishor Londhe v. State of Maharashtra
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Bombay High Court, Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction; coram N.R. Borkar, J.; decided 05.02.2026. Regular bail application allowed in a murder case: Crime No. 695 of 2022, Chikhali Police Station; charges under Section 302 read with 34 IPC, Section 4(25) Arms Act, and Section 37(1)(3) read with 135 Maharashtra Police Act; incident of 23 December 2022 involving assault with Palghan and sword after a previous dispute. Prosecution relied on eye-witnesses and alleged the applicant called the deceased to the spot; bail nonetheless granted because motive was not attributed to the applicant, custody exceeded three years, charge-sheet on record, and no other criminal antecedents. P.R. Bond Rs. 25,000/- with one or two like sureties; conditions of monthly police-station attendance (first Saturday, 11.00 a.m.–2.00 p.m.) till trial ends and non-tampering with evidence. Advocates: Aniket Vagal (with Savvy Kolhekar, Juhi Kadu) for applicant; S.R. Agarkar, APP for State.