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Supreme Court hears bail appeals in murder case, leave granted
The case involves appeals against orders granting or rejecting regular bail to accused persons in a serious criminal case involving the attempt to murder a complainant by setting him on fire.
The core issue is whether the lower courts correctly exercised their discretion in granting bail to some accused while rejecting it for another, in the context of heinous offences under the Indian Penal Code.
Who it concerns: Petitioners/Appellants: Yash Mahesh Gaikwad (Accused No. 2) and State of Maharashtra. Respondents: State of Maharashtra and others. Bench: Justice Mehta.
What the court decided
- The Court heard the matter.
- The document does not state the final decision on the bail applications or any specific operative directions beyond granting leave.
Also in the document
- The case arises from FIR No. 261 of 2024 for offences under Sections 302, 307, 323, 109, 504, and 506 read with Section 34 of the IPC.
- The High Court granted bail to Accused No. 3, 4, and 5, citing reasons such as age, lack of antecedents, and limited participation, while rejecting bail for Accused No. 2 due to his role as a driver/lookout indicating common intention.
- The State of Maharashtra challenged the bail grants, arguing the reasoning was flimsy and the evidence of participation was strong.
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Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments
Court order · Ref. SLP (Crl.) Nos. 11037 of 2026 and 11039 of 2026 preferred by the appellant-State of · 25 Aug 2026
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