Subhash Mahadu Mahajan v. The State Of Maharashtra

2026:BHC-AUG:9555 1 928Operative Order.odt

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 848 OF 2025 WITH CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 4193 OF 2025 SUBHASH MAHADU MAHAJAN

VERSUS

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA ...

Advocate for Applicant : Mr. Rehan Khan and Mr. Al. Amoodi A.M. h/f. Mr. Syed G.R.

APP for Respondent : Ms. M.N. Ghanekar ...

CORAM : RAJNISH R. VYAS, J.

DATE : 07TH MARCH, 2026 OPERATIVE ORDER :

For the reasons recorded separately, following order is passed :

ORDER

i.

Criminal Appeal is allowed.

ii.

The appellant/accused is acquitted for commission of offence punishable under Section 20 (a) (i) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.

iii.

The judgment passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge-2, Aurangabad, in Special Case No. 386/2022, is set aside.

2 928Operative Order.odt iv.

The accused be set at liberty forthwith, if his custody is not required in any other proceedings. v.

The fine amount, if deposited, be refunded to the accused.

vi.

Pending Criminal Application also stands disposed of.

( RAJNISH R. VYAS, J. ) SPC