Vishal @ Anna Shivaji Makar v. State Of Maharashtra

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO. 466 OF 2026 Vishal @ Anna Shivaji Makar ... Applicant

Versus

The State of Maharashtra ... Respondent _________________________________________________________________ Mr. Priyal Sarda, Advocate for the Applicant. Mr. M.G.Patil, APP for the Respondent-State.

PSI - R.K.Bankar, Shirur Police Station, present. _________________________________________________________________

CORAM

: SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.

DATE : 25th MARCH, 2026.

P.C. :

1.

By this application, the Applicant is seeking regular bail in C.R.No. 785 of 2023 registered with Shirur Police Station, Pune, for the offences punishable under Sections 307, 326, 341, 364A, 384, 385, 386, 387, 120B, 504, 506 r/w 34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (for short "IPC") and Section 25 r/w Section 3 of Arms Act.

2.

It is prosecution's case that on 02.09.2023, applicant and coaccused kidnapped the first informant, assaulted him and by threatening him at gunpoint, took ransom of Rs.1 lakh from him. 3.

It is contention of learned counsel for the applicant that the main allegations are against the co-accused. The applicant is behind bars for more than two years. The co-accused Mauli Pable against whom similar

allegations are leveled has been released on bail. Hence, the applicant is entitled for bail on principle of parity and requested to allow the application.

4.

It is contention of learned APP that the applicant and coaccused assaulted the first informant for ransom. His hand is fractured as a result of the said assault. There are serious allegations against the applicant. The car used in the crime is recovered at the instance of the applicant. If the applicant is released on bail, he may abscond or threaten prosecution witnesses. The applicant has two antecedents. 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 two years. There is no progress in the trial. The co-accused Mauli Pable against whom similar allegations are leveled, has been released on bail. Hence, applicant is entitled for bail on principle of parity. Considering these facts, I pass following order.

ORDER

i.

The applicant be enlarged on bail in C.R.No. 785 of 2023 registered with Shirur Police Station, Pune, 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. 6.

The application is allowed in the aforesaid terms and is accordingly disposed of. All pending applications, if any, 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.)