Akshay Dashrath Akolakar v. The State Of Maharashtra

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO. 486 OF 2026 Akshay Dashrath Akolakar ... Applicant

Versus

The State of Maharashtra ... Respondent _________________________________________________________________ Mr. Priyal G. Sarda a/w. Mr. Shubham S. Sane, Advocate for the Applicant. Mr. P.P.Jadhav, APP for the Respondent-State. Mr. Sachin Sangle- PSI, Hadapsar Police Station, Pune, present. _________________________________________________________________ by SONALI SATISH KILAJE Date:

2026.04.10 11:13:09 +0700 SONALI SATISH KILAJE

CORAM

: SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.

DATE : 8th APRIL, 2026.

P.C. :

1.

By this application, the Applicant is seeking regular bail in C.R.No. 301 of 2022 registered with Hadapsar Police Station, Pune, for the offences punishable under Sections 307, 323, 143, 147, 148, 149, 504 and 506 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (for short "IPC"), under Section 4(25) of Arms Act, under Section 37(1) r/w 135 of the Maharashtra Police Act, under Sections 3, 7 of Criminal Law Amendment Act and under Sections 3(1)(ii), 3(2) and 3(4) of The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 ('MCOC' Act).

2.

It is prosecution's case that on 24.03.2022, applicant and coaccused assaulted husband of first informant with scythe with intention to kill him on the ground of old dispute.

3.

It is contention of learned counsel for the applicant that the applicant is behind bars for about four years. The evidence of first informant is recorded before the Trial Court and she has turned hostile. It may take time to conclude the trial and requested to allow the application. 4.

It is contention of learned APP that the applicant is a gang leader. He has assaulted the injured with scythe with intention to kill him. The injured has suffered grievous injuries. 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 around four years. The evidence of first informant and injured is recorded before the Trial Court, they have been declared hostile. Considering these facts, I pass following order.

ORDER

i.

The applicant be enlarged on bail in C.R.No. 301 of 2022 registered with Hadapsar 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.)