Saeed Akhtar Shafique Ahmad @ Saeed Baba v. The State Of Maharashtra

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO. 859 OF 2026 Saeed Akhtar Shafique Ahmad @ Saeed Baba ... Applicant

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The State Of Maharashtra ... Respondent _________________________________________________________________ Mr. Vipul V. Dushing i/b. Sana Raees Khan, Advocate for Applicant. Mr. S.R.Agarkar, APP for Respondent-State.

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CORAM

: SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.

DATE : 15th APRIL, 2026.

P.C. :

1.

By this application, the Applicant is seeking regular bail in C.R.No. 141 of 2022 registered with Pawarwadi Police Station, Nashik, for the offences punishable under Sections 393, 307, 102-B, 506 r/w. 34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (for short "IPC") and Sections 3/25, 5/27 of Arms Act, 1959.

2.

It is prosecution's case that on 04.08.2022, the applicant and co-accused barged in the office of first informant and robbed the amount of Rs.50,000/- and when the first informant resisted the robbery, at that time, applicant fired at first informant but the first informant dodged said bullet. When the first informant and others chased the applicant and co-accused, at that time, the applicant threw sickle towards the first informant and others.

3.

It is contention of learned counsel for the applicant that the coaccused who were present with the applicant have been released on bail. The applicant is behind bars for three years and eight months. There is no progress in the trial. It may take time to conclude the trial. Hence, requested to allow the application.

4.

It is contention of learned APP that the applicant has six antecedents. The applicant along with co-accused robbed Rs.50,000/- by entering in the office of first informant and fired at first informant with intention to kill him. The applicant has six antecedents. 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 three years eight months. There is no progress in the trial. The coaccused who were present at the time of incident have been released on bail. 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. 141 of 2022 registered with Pawarwadi Police Station, 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 the jurisdiction of Malegaon.

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 18:10:21 +0700 SONALI SATISH KILAJE