Bombay High Court
Vaibhav Thakur Gavit vs The State Of Maharashtra on 20 May, 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
BENCH AT AURANGABAD.
ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO.842 OF 2026
Vaibhav Thakur Gavit ... Applicant
Versus
The State of Maharashtra ... Respondent
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Shri. Chaitanya C. Deshpande, Advocate for the Applicant
Shri. S. A. Gaikwad, APP for the Respondent - State.
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CORAM : SIDDHESHWAR S. THOMBRE, J.
(Vacation Court)
DATED : 20th MAY, 2026
PER COURT : -
1. Heard the learned Advocate for the applicant and the learned
APP for the State.
2. The applicant apprehends arrest in connection with Crime No.
149/2026, registered with Shirpur State Excise Department, District
Dhule, for the offences punishable under Sections 65 (A), 65 (E), 81, 83,
90 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act.
3. Issue notice to the respondent, returnable on 03.07.2026.
Learned APP waives service of notice for the 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
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case for grant of interim protection. Therefore, I am inclined to grant
interim protection to the applicant. Hence, the following order:
ORDER
(i) Till the next date, in the event of arrest of the applicant, namely, Vaibhav Thakur Gavit in connection with Crime No.149/2026, registered with Shirpur State Excise Department, District Dhule, for the offences punishable under Sections 65 (A), 65 (E), 81, 83, 90 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, be released on bail on executing P.R. Bond of Rs.15,000/- [Rupees Fifteen Thousand] with one surety in the like amount.
(ii) The applicant shall attend the concerned Police Station on every Saturday and Tuesday 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 GGP