Niraj @ Dadya Babu Pawar v. State Of Maharashtra

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO. 4446 OF 2025 Niraj @ Dadya Babu Pawar ...applicant

VERSUS

The State of Maharashtra

...Respondent

_________________________________________________________________ Mr. Kuldeep Nikam along with Ms. Nishi Singhvi, Advocate for applicant. Mr. Prashant P. Jadhav, APP for Respondent-State. Mr. Ravindra B. Khamgal, PSI, Talegaon Dabhade Police Station, present. _________________________________________________________________

CORAM

: SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.

DATE : 23rd MARCH, 2026.

P.C. :

1.

By this application, the applicant is seeking regular bail in C.R.No. 320 of 2024 registered with Talegaon Dabhade Police Station, Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune, for the offences punishable under Sections 308, 143, 144, 147, 148, 149 and 120-B of Indian Penal Code, 1860, Sections 3(25) and 3(27) of Arms Act, Sections 37(1)(3) read with 135 of Maharashtra Police Act, Sections 3 and 7 of Criminal Law Amendment Act, Sections 3(1)(ii), 3(2) and 3(4) of Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999.

2.

It is prosecution's case that on 20th June 2024, at around 8.10 SHUBHADA SHANKAR KADAM a.m. to 8.30 a.m., the applicant and co-accused fired from a pistol at public place to create terror in the said area. SHUBHADA SHANKAR KADAM Date: 2026.03.26 11:06:35 +0530

3.

It is contention of learned counsel for the applicant that the applicant is behind bars for more than 1 year and 9 months. The maximum sentence for the offence committed by the applicant is three years as hurt is not caused to anybody. The co-accused has been released on bail. Hence, requested to allow the application.

4.

It is contention of learned APP that the the applicant fired from pistol at public place to create terror in the said area. If the applicant is released on bail, he may abscond or threaten prosecution witnesses. Hence, requested to reject the application.

5.

I have heard both the learned counsel, perused charge-sheet and documents produced on record. The co-accused, against whom similar allegations are made, have been released on bail. The applicant is behind bars for more than 1 year and 9 months. It will 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. 320 of 2024 registered with Talegaon Dabhade Police Station, Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune, 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. The application is allowed in the aforesaid terms and is accordingly 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.)