Sakharam Maroti Dhumal vs state of Maharashtra — 55/2026

Court Decision Summary The 2nd Joint Civil Court in Majalgaon granted bail to the petitioner in a motor vehicle theft case under IPC Section 503 (2023), subject to furnishing a solvent surety of ₹5,00,000 and a personal bond of ₹4,00,000. The court held that since the vehicle was seized in connection with an offense, the petitioner (vehicle owner) is entitled to its return upon providing adequate security, as per Supreme Court precedent that vehicle owners cannot be denied possession merely because the vehicle is involved in a case. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.