Arjun Hanumant Langde v. The State Of Maharashtra
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO. 850 OF 2026 Arjun Hanumant Langde ...Applicant
VERSUS
The State Of Maharashtra
...Respondent
_________________________________________________________________ Mr. Aman Pawar i/b. Mr. Akshay Naikawde, Advocate for Applicant. Ms. Gauri Rao, APP for Respondent-State.
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CORAM
: SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.
DATE : 23rd MARCH, 2026.
P.C. :
1.
By this application, the applicant is seeking regular bail in Crime No. 189 of 2024 registered with Lonikand Police Station, District Pune, for the offences punishable under Sections 324, 326 and 307 of the Indian Penal Code 1860.
2.
It is prosecution's case that on 29th February 2024, the applicant stabbed his wife with knife with an intention to kill her on the ground of family dispute.
3.
It is contention of learned counsel for the applicant that the SHUBHADA SHANKAR KADAM applicant is behind bars for more than two years, yet there is no progress SHUBHADA SHANKAR KADAM Date: 2026.03.26 15:22:59 +0530 in the trial. Hence, requested to allow the application.
4.
It is contention of learned APP that the applicant assaulted his wife with knife on her stomach, which is a vital part, with the intention to kill her. There are eye-witnesses to the incident. If the applicant is released on bail, he may threaten the first informant and prosecution witnesses and requested to reject the application.
5.
I have heard both learned counsel, perused charge-sheet and documents produced on record. The applicant is behind bars for more than two years, there is no progress in the trial. The investigation is completed and charge-sheet has been filed. Considering these facts, I pass following order :
ORDER
(i) The applicant be enlarged on bail in Crime No. 189 of 2024 registered with Lonikand 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 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.)