Bombay High Court
Anand Kalpesh Gandhi vs The State Of Maharashtra And Another on 20 May, 2026
2026:BHC-AUG:21951
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
BENCH AT AURANGABAD
904 ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO. 792 OF 2026
Anand Kalpesh Gandhi
VERSUS
The State Of Maharashtra And Another
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Advocate for Applicant : Mr. Gandhi Amol Subhash
APP for Respondent-State: Mr. V. K. Kotecha
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CORAM : SIDDHESHWAR S. THOMBRE, J.
DATE : 20.05.2026
PER COURT :
1. Heard the learned Advocate for the respective parties.
2. The applicant apprehends arrest in connection with Crime No.0314
of 2026 registered with Police Station Sangamner City Dist. Ahilyanagar
punishable under Sections 119(1), 3(5) of BNS read with Section 37(1)
(a) and 135 of Maharashtra Police Act, 1951.
3. Issue notice to the respondents, returnable on 06.07.2026. Learned
APP waives service of notice for respondent - State.
4. Considering the allegations made in the FIR and the role attributed
to the applicant, the applicant has prima facie made out a case for grant
of interim protection. Therefore, I am inclined to grant interim protection
to the applicant. Hence, the following order:
ORDER
Dilwale 2 904-ABA-792-26.odt (i) Till the next date, in the event of arrest of applicant, namely, Anand
Kalpesh Gandhi in connection with Crime No.0314 of 2026 registered with Police Station Sangamner City Dist. Ahilyanagar punishable under Sections 119(1), 3(5) of BNS read with Section 37(1)(a) and 135 of Maharashtra Police Act, 1951., be released on bail on executing P.R. Bond and Surety Bond of Rs.15,000/- each.
(ii) The applicant shall attend the concerned Police Station on every Thursday and Sunday between 10.00 a.m. and 02.00 p.m. till the next date.
(iii) The applicant shall not tamper with the prosecution evidence in any manner whatsoever.
(iv) The applicant shall cooperate with the Investigating Agency.
[ SIDDHESHWAR S. THOMBRE ] JUDGE