Bombay High Court
Prashant Alias Prasad Bandu Gavli vs The State Of Maharashtra on 19 May, 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
BENCH AT AURANGABAD
ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO. 777 OF 2026
1. Prashant @ Prasad Bandu Gavli
2. Lakhan @ Nageshwar s/o Bandu Gavli ...Applicants
Versus
The State Of Maharashtra ...Respondent
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Mr. Kale Datta Sundarrao, Advocate for the Applicants.
Mr. D.J. Patil, APP for Respondent - State.
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CORAM : SIDDHESHWAR S. THOMBRE, J.
(VACATION COURT)
DATE : MAY 19, 2026
PER COURT :
1. Heard the learned counsel for the Applicants and the
learned APP for the Respondent - State.
2. The applicants apprehend arrest in connection with Crime
No.0121 of 2026, dated 25th March 2026, registered with Kotwali
Police Station, Dist. Parbhani, for the offences punishable under
Sections 3(5), 316(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,
2023.
3. Issue notice to the Respondent, returnable on 19th June
2026.
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4. Learned APP waives service of notice on behalf of the
respondent - State.
5. Considering the allegations made in the FIR and the
role attributed to the applicants, the applicants have prima facie made
out a case for grant of interim protection. Therefore, I am inclined to
grant interim protection to the applicants. Hence, the following order.
ORDER
(a) Till the next date, in the event of arrest of the applicants (1) Prashant @ Prasad Bandu Gavli and (2) Lakhan @ Nageshwar s/o Bandu Gavli in connection with Crime No.0121 of 2026, dated 25 th March 2026, registered with Kotwali Police Station, Dist. Parbhani, for the offences punishable under Sections 3(5), 316(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, they be released on bail on executing P.R. Bond and Surety Bond of ₹ 15,000/- each with one solvent surety in the like amount.
(b) The applicants shall attend the concerned police station on every Saturday and Sunday between 10:00 a.m. and 02:00 p.m. till the next date. Shrikant Malani Page 2 of 3
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(c) The applicants shall not tamper with the prosecution evidence in any manner whatsoever.
(d) The applicants shall cooperate with the Investigating Agency.
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