Vishal Vikas Sasane v. State Of Maharashtra
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO. 835 OF 2026 Vishal Vikas Sasane ...
Applicant
Versus
State Of Maharashtra ...
Respondent _________________________________________________________________ Ms. Savvy Kolhekar a/w. Ms. Juhi Kadu i/b. Mr. Aniket Vagal, Advocate for Applicant.
Mr. S.M.Mangaonkar. APP for Respondent-State. API - V.V.Dhurve, Chandan Nagar Police Station, Pune city, present. _________________________________________________________________
CORAM
: SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.
DATE : 15th APRIL, 2026.
P.C. :
1.
By this application, the Applicant is seeking regular bail in C.R.No. 284 of 2025 registered with Chandannagar Police Station, Pune, for the offences punishable under Sections 103(1), 109(1) r/w. 3(5) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short "BNS Act"). 2.
It is prosecution's case that on 17.07.2025 at 3:00 p.m., the applicant and co-accused assaulted the first informant causing serious injuries. The first informant died while undergoing treatment after 8 days from the date of admission in the hospital.
3.
It is contention of learned counsel for the applicant that prosecution's case is based on circumstantial evidence. The applicant is behind bars for more than eight months. There is no recovery at the instance of the applicant and requested to allow the application.
4.
It is contention of learned APP that the applicant was last seen with the deceased. There are CDRs showing that the applicant was in contact with the deceased. 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 prosecution's case is based on circumstantial evidence. To prove the case against the applicant, evidence is required. The applicant is behind bars for more than eight months. The applicant has no antecedents. It may take time to conclude the trial. Considering these facts, I pass following order.
ORDER
i.
The applicant be enlarged on bail in C.R.No. 284 of 2025 registered with Chandannagar 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.) by SONALI SATISH KILAJE Date:
2026.04.20 18:10:20 +0700 SONALI SATISH KILAJE