Anita Ravindra Garud v. The State Of Maharashtra

IN THE JUDICATURE OF HIGH COURT AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL BAIL APPLICATION NO. 1022 OF 2026 Anita Ravindra Garud ....Applicant versus The State Of Maharashtra ....Respondent _________________________________________________________________ Mr. Nikhil Hire, Advocate for Applicant.

Mr. Prashant P. Jadhav, APP for Respondent-State. _________________________________________________________________

CORAM

: SHIVKUMAR DIGE, J.

DATE : 6th APRIL, 2026.

P.C. :

1.

By this application, the applicant is seeking regular bail in Crime No. 152 of 2025 registered with Yeola Taluka Police Station, District Yeola, for the offences punishable under Section103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

2.

It is prosecution's case that on 14th April 2025, the applicant murdered her husband by strangulating him on the ground of harassment caused by his drinking habit.

3.

It is contention of learned counsel for the applicant that the incident happened suddenly. The applicant is a lady and is behind bars for around one year. The applicant has no antecedents and requested to allow SHUBHADA SHANKAR KADAM the application.

SHUBHADA SHANKAR KADAM Date: 2026.04.08 15:05:32 +0530

4.

It is contention of the learned APP that the applicant strangulated the deceased to death, left him unattended, and joined a procession. There is direct evidence against her. If the applicant is released on bail, she may abscond or threaten the prosecution witnesses. Hence, requested to reject the application.

5.

I have heard both learned counsel, perused charge-sheet and documents produced on record. It appears that the incident happened suddenly. The applicant is a lady and is behind bars for around one year. She has no antecedents. The investigation is completed, and it may take time to conclude the trial. Considering these facts, I pass following order:

ORDER

(i) The applicant be enlarged on bail in Crime No. 152 of 2025 registered with Yeola Taluka Police Station, District Yeola, 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.)