Pravin Shankar Kadu v. The State Of Maharashtra

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL BAIL APPLICATION NO. 4787 OF 2024 Pravin Shankar Kadu ... Applicant

Versus

The State of Maharashtra ... Respondent _________________________________________________________________ Mr. Amit Icham, Advocate for the Applicant.

Mr. M.G.Patil, APP for the Respondent-State.

PSI - Bhosale, Deccan Police Station, Pune, present. _________________________________________________________________ by SONALI SATISH KILAJE Date:

2026.01.21 15:34:47 +0700 SONALI SATISH KILAJE

CORAM

: SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.

DATE : 19th JANUARY, 2026.

P.C. :

1.

By this application, the Applicant is seeking regular bail in C.R.No. 30 of 2021 registered with Deccan Police Station, District- Pune, for the offence punishable under Sections 302, 506(2), 504 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (for short "IPC") and Sections 4 and 25 of the Arms Act and Section 37(1) r/w. Section 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act. 2.

It is prosecution's case that on 22.03.2021 at around 8.15 p.m., the applicant assaulted the son of first informant with sickle on account of financial dispute. He died while undergoing treatment. 3.

It is contention of learned counsel for the applicant that applicant is behind bars for around five years. There is no progress in the

trial. The applicant has no antecedents. The deceased had died after 20 days while undergoing treatment, in the hospital. It may take time to conclude the trial and requested to allow the application. 4.

It is contention of learned APP that applicant had carried sickle with him and assaulted the deceased. The incident happened in public view. If the applicant is released on bail, he may abscond or threaten prosecution witness. Hence, requested to reject the application. 5.

I have heard both the learned counsel. Perused chargesheet and documents produced on record. The applicant is behind bars for around five years. There is no progress in the trial. The applicant has no antecedents. It may take time to conclude the trial. Considering these facts, I pass following order.

ORDER

i.

The applicant be enlarged on bail in C.R.No. 30 of 2021 registered with Deccan Police Station, DistrictPune, on executing P.R.Bond of Rs.30,000/- on furnishing one or two sureties in the like amount. ii.

The applicant shall attend the concerned police station as and when required.

iii.

The applicant shall not tamper with the evidence or

attempt to influence or contact the complainant, witnesses or any person concerned with the case. 6.

The application is allowed in the aforesaid terms and is accordingly disposed of. Pending applications, if any also disposed of. 7.

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.

8.

All concerned to act on the authenticated copy of this order. (SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.)