Ramesh S/O Narayan Lahukar v. State Of Maharashtra Thr Pso., Ps Sonala, Tq. Sangrampur Dist. Buldhana And ANR

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO. 393 OF 2026 Roshan Dilip Jadhav ... Applicant

Versus

The State of Maharashtra ... Respondent _________________________________________________________________ Mr. Himanshu S. Gavit, Advocate for the Applicant. Mr. S.R.Agarkar, APP for the Respondent-State. PSI - A.G.Korde, Nashik Taluka Police Station, present. _________________________________________________________________ by SONALI SATISH KILAJE Date:

2026.03.30 10:10:05 +0700 SONALI SATISH KILAJE

CORAM

: SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.

DATE : 25th MARCH, 2026.

P.C. :

1.

By this application, the Applicant is seeking regular bail in C.R.No. 26 of 2025 registered with Nashik Taluka Police Station, Nashik, for the offences punishable under Sections 109, 189(2), 191(2), 191(3), 351(2), 352 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short "BNS Act") and Sections 3, 4 and 24 of the Arms Act.

2.

It is prosecution's case that on 22.02.2025, applicant tried to kill the first informant by firing at him on the ground of old dispute. 3.

It is contention of learned counsel for the applicant that the applicant is behind bars more than one year. No one was injured in the gun fire by the applicant. There is no progress in the trial. Hence, requested to allow the application.

4.

It is contention of learned APP that the applicant tried to fire at first informant. The first informant lifted the hand of the applicant and the gunshot was fired in the air. The first informant survived. The applicant has five antecedents. He has enmity with the applicant. The pistol was recovered at the instance of the applicant. 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 chargesheet and documents produced on record. The applicant is behind bars for more than one year. There is no progress in the trial. It may take time to conclude the trial. Investigations is completed. Chargesheet has been filed. Considering these facts, I pass following order.

ORDER

i.

The applicant be enlarged on bail in C.R.No. 26 of 2025 registered with Nashik Taluka Police Station, Nashik, 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. iv.

The applicant shall not enter Nashik district till recording evidence of first informant except attending Court dates.

6.

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.)