Sandesh Mahadev Aparaj-Mane v. The State Of Maharashtra

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CIRCUIT BENCH AT KOLHAPUR CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL BAIL APPLICATION NO. 3374 OF 2025 Sandesh Mahadev Aparaj-Mane ...Applicant

Versus

The State Of Maharashtra

...Respondent

Ms. Pallavi Kante, advocate for the applicant Mr. A. S. Shalgaonkar APP for the State CORAM :

SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.

DATE :

29th SEPTEMBER 2025 P.C.:

1.

By this application, applicant is seeking regular bail in C.R. IRESH MASHAL No. 105 of 2025 registered with Vishrambag Police Station, Digitally signed by IRESH MASHAL Date:

2025.09.30 17:47:59 +0530 Sangli, District Sangli for offences punishable under Sections 109(1), 351(2), 352, 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code and under Sections 37(1)(3)/135 of the Maharashtra Police Act. 2.

It is the prosecution's case that on 15th April 2025, the applicant and co-accused assaulted the first informant with sharp weapon with intention to kill him on the ground of old dispute.

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3.

It is the contention of learned counsel for applicant that applicant is behind bar for more than five months. Investigation is completed and charge-sheet has been filed. The applicant has no antecedents. Learned counsel for the applicant further submits that the main allegations are against accused nos. 2 and 3 of assaulting the first informant. The allegations against the applicant are he accompanied the co-accused. Hence, requested to allow the application.

4.

It is the contention of learned APP that the applicant was in conspiracy with the co-accused to kill the first informant. Accordingly, he alongwith co-accused assaulted the first informant with sharp weapon. The first informant suffered serious injuries. If the applicant is released on bail, he may threaten the prosecution witnesses. Hence, requested to reject the application.

5.

I have heard all the learned counsel, perused F.I.R. and documents produced on record. In the present case, investigation is completed and charge-sheet has been filed. The applicant is behind bar for more than five months. The allegations against the applicant are that he accompanied the 2/4

co-accused while assaulting the first informant. The main allegations of assault are against accused nos. 2 and 3. There are no allegations against the applicant of assault. The applicant has no antecedents.

6.

Considering these facts, I pass following order:

O R D E R

I.

The Application is allowed.

II.

The Applicant be enlarged on bail in C.R. No. 105 of 2025 registered with Vishrambag Police Station, Sangli, District Sangli on executing P.R.Bond in the sum of Rs. 20,000/- with one or two sureties in the like amount.

III. The Applicant shall not tamper with the evidence or attempt to influence or contact the witnesses or any person concerned with the case. IV.

The applicant shall not enter Sangli City, except attending the Court trial till framing of the charge. V.

The Applicant shall attend the Trial Court dates, regularly.

7.

The application is allowed in the aforesaid terms and is accordingly disposed off.

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8.

It is made clear that the above observations are made only for the purpose of granting bail and the Trial Court shall decide the case on its own merits in accordance with law and uninfluenced by the observations made in this order. 9.

All concerned to act on the authenticated copy of this order.

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