MANGESH SADASHIV BHANDARE vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER — APPLN/1154/2026

Case under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Section 528. Disposed: Contested--DISPOSED OFF on 06th May 2026.

Case disposed

CNR: HCBM030121792026

e-Filing Number

07-03-2026

Filing Number

APPLN/3062/2026

Filing Date

26-Mar-2026

Registration No

APPLN/1154/2026

Registration Date

26-Mar-2026

Judge

Hon'ble Shri Justice S. G. Chapalgaonkar

Coram

Hon'ble Shri Justice S. G. Chapalgaonkar

Bench Type

Single

Judicial Branch

Criminal

Decision Date

06-May-2026

Nature of Disposal

Contested--DISPOSED OFF

Last updated 28-May-2026

Acts & Sections

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Section 528
Indian Penal Code (I.p.c) Section 354(D),506,500
Protection of Children from Sexual Offence Act, 2012 Section 11,12

Petitioner(s)

  1. 1.MANGESH SADASHIV BHANDARE

    Adv. JANAKWADE SHIVSAMB N.

Respondent(s)

  1. 1.THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

    Adv. P.P.FOR R/1,ADV. R.S. PATIL FOR R/2 1123

  2. 2.XYZ

Case History

  1. Case disposedDisposed

  2. 06-May-2026

    Hon'ble Shri Justice S. G. ChapalgaonkarView PDF

    Summary: The Bombay High Court at Aurangabad quashed FIR No. 129/2024 and the charge-sheet against 24-year-old Mangesh Sadashiv Bhandare, who was accused of stalking and defamation under IPC sections 354-D, 506, 500 and POCSO Act sections 11-12. The court found no prima facie case for conviction, noting the applicant's young age, lack of criminal antecedents, and absence of repeated stalking with sexual intent. After the applicant and the 16-year-old victim reached an amicable settlement, with the victim and her parents affidavit confirming they would not pursue prosecution, the court exercised its inherent powers under CrPC section 482 to quash proceedings, citing unnecessary harassment to the victim's family and wastage of judicial time. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

  3. 06-May-2026

    Due Admission -Criminal

    Hon'ble Shri Justice S. G. Chapalgaonkar

  4. 24-Apr-2026

    Due Admission -Criminal

    Hon'ble Shri Justice S. G. Chapalgaonkar

  5. 17-Apr-2026

    Hon'ble Shri Justice S. G. ChapalgaonkarView PDF

  6. 17-Apr-2026

    For Admission - Fresh - Criminal Side Matters

    Hon'ble Shri Justice S. G. Chapalgaonkar

  7. 10-Apr-2026

    Hon'ble Shri Justice S. G. ChapalgaonkarView PDF

  8. 10-Apr-2026

    First hearing

    Initial hearing scheduled

  9. 26-Mar-2026

    Case filed

    Registration No. APPLN/1154/2026

casestatus.in Summary

Summary: The Bombay High Court at Aurangabad quashed FIR No. 129/2024 and the charge-sheet against 24-year-old Mangesh Sadashiv Bhandare, who was accused of stalking and defamation under IPC sections 354-D, 506, 500 and POCSO Act sections 11-12. The court found no prima facie case for conviction, noting the applicant's young age, lack of criminal antecedents, and absence of repeated stalking with sexual intent. After the applicant and the 16-year-old victim reached an amicable settlement, with the victim and her parents affidavit confirming they would not pursue prosecution, the court exercised its inherent powers under CrPC section 482 to quash proceedings, citing unnecessary harassment to the victim's family and wastage of judicial time. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

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