Bhimaji Keshav Sathe v. The State Of Maharashtra

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO. 532 OF 2026 BHIMAJI KESHAV SATHE

VERSUS

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA ...

Advocate for Applicant : Mrs. Akshara Sharad Madake APP for Respondents/State : Mrs. P. J. Bharad ...

CORAM : MEHROZ K. PATHAN, J.

DATE : 17th APRIL 2026 PER COURT :

1.

The learned Counsel for the Applicant, Mrs. Madake, submits that the Applicant is entitled to be released on bail on the principle of parity, as another Vice Chairman/Shivaji Sukde, is already released on bail despite having an identical role as revealed in the audit report.

2.

The learned APP is requested to take instructions from the Investigating Officer and ensure that the Investigating Officer remains present on the next date of hearing.

3.

Stand over to 22.04.2026 at 02:30 pm.

MEHROZ K. PATHAN JUDGE NAJEEB..