Sugriv Namdev Lande And Others v. The State Of Maharashtra And Another
2025:BHC-AUG:20217
IN THE JUDICATURE OF HIGH COURT AT BOMBAY
BENCH AT AURANGABAD 950 BAIL APPLICATION NO. 1398 OF 2025
1. Sugriv Namdev Lande,
2. Mahesh @ Masu Vaijinath Lande,
3. Revan @ Revanath Namdev Lande,
4. Prakash Muktiram Lande,
5. Mahadev Navnath Lande.
VERSUS
The State Of Maharashtra And Another ...
Advocate for Applicant : Mr. Shekade Shashikant E. APP for Respondents: Mr. G. O. Wattamwar ...
CORAM : ARUN R. PEDNEKER, J.
Dated : July 30, 2025.
PER COURT :- 1.
Heard the learned counsel for the applicants and the learned APP for the respondent-State.
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The applicants are seeking bail in connection with FIR No. 0161/2025, dated 11/06/2025, registered with Pimpalner Police Station, District Beed, for offences punishable under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 118(2), 189(2), 190, 191(2), 191(3), 351(2), and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. 3.
As per the allegations in the FIR, a dispute arose between two groups over a small piece of agricultural land, with both sides claiming ownership. It is stated that the applicants and the informant are distant relatives. While one side of the family (i.e., the applicants' side) is arrested, an FIR has also been registered against members of the informant's side, though none of them have been arrested as they are absconding. 1 of
950 BA 1398-2025 4.
The applicants are in custody for the past 50 days. The investigation, insofar as it concerns the present applicants, is almost complete. It is further revealed that there are nine injured persons in this case, and eighteen accused in total. Most of the injuries are simple in nature, except for two individuals who sustained grievous injuries to the hand and elbow, which are not considered vital parts of the body. 5.
Given the large number of persons involved and the possibility of over-implication, this aspect cannot be ignored. At the instance of applicant Sugriv, two axes, two fiber sticks, and one wooden stick have been recovered. Nevertheless, taking into account that the investigation is nearing completion, the nature of injuries, the familial relationship between the parties, this Court is of the view that the applicants deserve to be released on bail.
6.
In view of the above, the application is allowed in the following terms: - a] The applicants shall be released on bail in connection with FIR No. 0161/2025, dated 11/06/2025, registered with Pimpalner Police Station, District Beed, for offences punishable under Sections 109, 115(2), 118(1), 118(2), 189(2), 190, 191(2), 191(3), 351(2), and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, on furnishing a PR bond of Rs.25,000/- each, with one or two sureties in the like amount, to the 2 of
950 BA 1398-2025 satisfaction of the Trial Court.
b) Upon their release on bail, the applicants shall not, in any manner, contact the informant during the pendency of the trial. c) The applicants shall cooperate with the Trial Court and attend each and every hearing unless exempted by the Court. d) The applicants shall not tamper with the prosecution evidence and shall not influence the informant, witnesses, or any person concerned with the case.
e) Upon being released on bail, the applicants shall furnish their contact numbers and residential addresses to the Trial Court, and shall update the same in the event of any change. 7.
Needless to say, in the event of breach of any of the above conditions, the bail granted to the applicants shall be liable to be cancelled. It is also clarified that the observations made in this order are limited to the adjudication of the present bail application. The Trial Court shall proceed independently and uninfluenced by any of the observations made herein. 8.
The application stands disposed of.
( ARUN R. PEDNEKER, J. ) vj gawade/-.
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