SANTOSH SHAHADEV KADAM vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA — APEAL/228/2026

Case under S.c., S.t. (Prevention Act) Section 14-A, 3(1)(r), 3(1)(s). Disposed: Contested--DISPOSED OFF on 07th May 2026.

Case disposed

CNR: HCBM030137272026

e-Filing Number

04-04-2026

Filing Number

APEAL/3439/2026

Filing Date

07-Apr-2026

Registration No

APEAL/228/2026

Registration Date

07-Apr-2026

Judge

Hon'ble Shri Justice Abhay J. Mantri

Coram

Hon'ble Shri Justice Abhay J. Mantri

Bench Type

Single

Judicial Branch

Criminal

Decision Date

07-May-2026

Nature of Disposal

Contested--DISPOSED OFF

Last updated 14-Jun-2026

Acts & Sections

S.c., S.t. (Prevention Act) Section 14-A, 3(1)(r), 3(1)(s)
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Section 483
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 80, 103(1), 115(2), 352, 3(5)

Petitioner(s)

  1. 1.SANTOSH SHAHADEV KADAM

    Adv. ANJANWATIKAR VINAY BHALCHANDRA

Respondent(s)

  1. 1.THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

    Adv. R/2 SERVED,ADV. MS. PRAMILA V. GIRI APPOINTED FOR R/2 1123

Case History

  1. Case disposedDisposed

  2. 07-May-2026

    Hon'ble Shri Justice Abhay J. MantriView PDF

    The High Court of Bombay (Aurangabad Bench) allowed Santosh Kadam's bail appeal in a dowry death case, finding insufficient prima facie evidence against him despite serious charges including murder (Section 103 BNS) and atrocities act violations. The court noted vague allegations, lack of direct involvement, and his alibi (employee gate pass showing he was at work during the incident), distinguishing him from the primary accused. Bail was granted on Rs. 1 lakh security with conditions including non-tampering of evidence and travel restrictions. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

  3. 07-May-2026

    Urgent Circulation (Criminal)

    Hon'ble Shri Justice Abhay J. Mantri

  4. 05-May-2026

    Due Admission (Criminal Appeals)

    Hon'ble Shri Justice Abhay J. Mantri

  5. 30-Apr-2026

    Hon'ble Shri Justice Abhay J. MantriView PDF

  6. 30-Apr-2026

    For Admission - Fresh Criminal Side Matters

    Hon'ble Shri Justice Y. G. Khobragade

  7. 09-Apr-2026

    Hon'ble Shri Justice Y. G. KhobragadeView PDF

  8. 09-Apr-2026

    First hearing

    Initial hearing scheduled

  9. 07-Apr-2026

    Case filed

    Registration No. APEAL/228/2026

casestatus.in Summary

The High Court of Bombay (Aurangabad Bench) allowed Santosh Kadam's bail appeal in a dowry death case, finding insufficient prima facie evidence against him despite serious charges including murder (Section 103 BNS) and atrocities act violations. The court noted vague allegations, lack of direct involvement, and his alibi (employee gate pass showing he was at work during the incident), distinguishing him from the primary accused. Bail was granted on Rs. 1 lakh security with conditions including non-tampering of evidence and travel restrictions. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

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