Munglya Alias Mangesh Mahadev Bedre v. The State Of Maharashtra And Another

2026:BHC-AUG:9815 (1) 29criapl39.26

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD 29 CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 39 OF 2026 MUNGALYA ALIAS MANGESH MAHADEV BEDRE ....Appellant

VERSUS

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER .....Respondent Mr. N. D. Kendre, Advocate a/w Mr. Vivekanand B. Deshmukh, Advocate for the appellant Mr. V. K. Kotecha, APP for the respondents/State Mr. P. S. Shinde, Advocate for the respondent No. 2 (through Video Conference) CORAM : RAJNISH R. VYAS, J.

DATE : 09th MARCH, 2026 PER COURT :

1.

For the reasons recorded separately, following order is passed.

ORDER

a] The criminal appeal is allowed.

b] The judgment of conviction passed by learned Judge, Fast Track Court, Dharashiv in Sessions Case No. 53 of 2022 dated 31-12-2025, convicting the appellant for commission of offences punishable under Sections 376 and 323 of the Indian Penal Code is quashed and set aside.

(2) 29criapl39.26 c] The appellant is acquitted for the commission of offences punishable under Sections 376 and 323 of the Indian Penal Code.

d] The appellant be released forthwith.

e] The fine amount deposited, if any, be refunded to the appellant.

f] The R & P be sent back to the trial court.

[RAJNISH R. VYAS, J. ] VishalK/29criapl39.26