Pranit Dhanjraj Kharat v. State Of Maharashtra

IN THE JUDICATURE OF HIGH COURT AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO. 3580 OF 2025 Pranit Dhanjraj Kharat

VERSUS

State Of Maharashtra _________________________________________________________________ Mrs. Gauratna Raj Kale i/by Mr. Sachin Dhakephalkar, for the Applicant. Mr. P.P. Jadhav, APP for Respondent-State.

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CORAM

: SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.

DATE : 12th JUNE 2026 P.C. :

1.

The applicant is apprehending arrest in C.R.No. 225 of 2025 registered with Kamothe Police Station, Navi Mumbai, for the offences punishable under Sections 109, 115(2), 191(2), 191(3), 190, 192, 49, 351(1), 352 of Bharathiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and under Section 125 of the Maharashtra Police Act.

2.

It is prosecution's case that on 6/11/2025,first informant was assaulted by the applicant and co-accused with knife with intention to kill him. It is alleged that applicant was part of the said group. 3.

It is contention of learned counsel for the applicant that name of the applicant is not mentioned in FIR. The entire incident captured in cctv footage. In the said footage, it is seen that applicant chasing the first

informant with beer bottle in his hand. In cctv footage it is not seen that applicant was assaulting the first informant. He submitted that his custodial interrogation is not required and requested to allow the application.

4.

It is contention of learned APP that the applicant was part of group who assaulted the first informant with knife with intention to kill him. There was common intention of the applicant. Investigation is in progress. Applicant's custodial interrogation is required and hence, requested to reject the application.

5.

I have heard both learned counsel, perused the FIR and the documents produced on record. The entire incident is captured in cctv footage. In the said footage, it is seen that Applicant was chasing the first informant with beer bottle in his hand. There are no allegations against the Applicant of assaulting the first informant. To prove the common intention, evidence is required. Considering these facts, custodial interrogation of the Applicant is not required and I pass following order :

O R D E R

(i) In the even of arrest, the applicant be enlarged on bail in C.R.No. 225 of 2025 registered with Kamothe Police Station, Navi Mumbai, on executing P.R. Bond in the sum of Rs.30,000/- with one or two sureties in the like amount.

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

The application is allowed in above terms and stands disposed of.

6.

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.

7.

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