KIRAN LAXMAN RATHOD vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER — APEAL/256/2026

Case under S.c., S.t. (Prevention Act) Section 14-A, 3(1), (r), (s), (w), 3(2)(v). Disposed: Contested--DISPOSED OFF on 05th May 2026.

Case disposed

CNR: HCBM030147962026

e-Filing Number

10-04-2026

Filing Number

APEAL/3691/2026

Filing Date

15-Apr-2026

Registration No

APEAL/256/2026

Registration Date

15-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

05-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), (s), (w), 3(2)(v)
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Section 483
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 70(1)

Petitioner(s)

  1. 1.KIRAN LAXMAN RATHOD

    Adv. BHAGURE PRALHAD CHAGAN

Respondent(s)

  1. 1.THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

    Adv. NANNAWARE SACHIN MADUKAR FOR R/2 1123

  2. 2.XYZ

    Adv. Nannaware Sachin Madukar

Case History

  1. Case disposedDisposed

  2. 05-May-2026

    Hon'ble Shri Justice Abhay J. MantriView PDF

    The High Court of Bombay (Aurangabad) allowed Kiran Laxman Rathod's bail appeal in a rape case, finding insufficient prima facie evidence despite serious charges under BNS Section 70 and SC/ST Act provisions. The court noted inconsistencies between the victim's allegations and corroborating evidence—including CCTV footage showing her voluntarily entering the hotel room with a smile, the medical examination revealing no genital injuries, and her failure to immediately report the alleged assault to the hotel manager. The court released Rathod on bail with stringent conditions including a ₹2 lakh bond, travel restrictions, and prohibition from approaching the victim's residence. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

  3. 28-Apr-2026

    Urgent Circulation (Criminal)

    Hon'ble Shri Justice Abhay J. Mantri

  4. 24-Apr-2026

    Hon'ble Shri Justice Abhay J. MantriView PDF

  5. 24-Apr-2026

    For Admission - Fresh Criminal Side Matters

    Hon'ble Shri Justice Abhay J. Mantri

  6. 16-Apr-2026

    Hon'ble Shri Justice Abhay J. MantriView PDF

  7. 16-Apr-2026

    First hearing

    Initial hearing scheduled

  8. 15-Apr-2026

    Case filed

    Registration No. APEAL/256/2026

casestatus.in Summary

The High Court of Bombay (Aurangabad) allowed Kiran Laxman Rathod's bail appeal in a rape case, finding insufficient prima facie evidence despite serious charges under BNS Section 70 and SC/ST Act provisions. The court noted inconsistencies between the victim's allegations and corroborating evidence—including CCTV footage showing her voluntarily entering the hotel room with a smile, the medical examination revealing no genital injuries, and her failure to immediately report the alleged assault to the hotel manager. The court released Rathod on bail with stringent conditions including a ₹2 lakh bond, travel restrictions, and prohibition from approaching the victim's residence. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

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