Nilesh @ Pinya Sanjay Salve v. State Of Maharashtra

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL BAIL APPLICATION NO. 195 OF 2026 Nilesh @ Pinya Sanjay Salve ....Applicant

Versus

The State of Maharashtra ....Respondent _________________________________________________________________ Mr. Kuldeep Nikam, Advocate for Applicant.

Mr. Amit Munde, APP for Respondent-State.

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CORAM

: SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.

DATE : 5th MAY, 2026.

P.C. :

1.

By this application, the applicant is seeking regular bail in C.R.No. 144 of 2022 registered with Yerwada Police Station, District Pune, for the offences punishable under Sections 307, 504, 506 read with 34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 4(25) and 4(27) of Arms Act, Sections 37(1)(3) and 135 of Bombay Police Act and Sections 3(1)(i)(ii), 3(2), 3(4) of the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act. 2.

It is prosecution's case that on 07.04.2022 at around 9:00 p.m., the applicant and co-accused assaulted the informant with sickle and a sharp weapon with an intention to kill him on the ground that the first informant refused to pay money to the brother of the applicant for Digitally signed by SHUBHADA SHANKAR KADAM Date:

2026.05.06 20:14:10 +0530 drinking liquor.

SHUBHADA SHANKAR KADAM

3.

It is contention of learned counsel for the applicant that the applicant is behind bars for more than 3 years and 6 months. There is no progress in the trial. It may take time to conclude the trial and requested to allow the application.

4.

It is contention of learned APP that the applicant was externed from Pune city. The externment order was in force when applicant committed this offence. If applicant released on bail, he may threaten the first informant and prosecution witnesses. Learned APP further submitted that the applicant assaulted the first informant on his head with an intention to kill him. It shows his involvement in the crime. The injuries suffered by the first informant are of grievous nature. The applicant has four antecedents. Hence, requested to reject the application. 5.

I have heard both the learned counsel, perused the FIR and documents produced on record. The applicant is behind bar for more than 3 years and 6 months. There is no progress in the trial. It may take time to conclude the trial. Considering these facts, I pass following order.

ORDER

(i) The applicant be enlarged on bail in 144 of 2022 registered with Yerwada Police Station, District Pune, 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.

(iii)The applicant shall not enter Pune District till recording of evidence of the first informant.

(iv) 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.

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.)