Nagor Vithalrao Shikre. vs State of Maharashtra — 41/2026

Case Summary: 41/2026 Nagor Vithalrao Shikre v. State of Maharashtra The court granted the petitioner's application for interim custody of a seized Tata tipper truck (Registration No. MH 26-CH-8056) against charges under the Indian Penal Code and Environmental Protection Act. The petitioner provided documentary evidence including the original sale deed and consent from the vehicle's registered owner (Ramdas Pralhadrao Wankhede), establishing his ownership claim and business necessity for the vehicle. The court ordered release of the vehicle on a bail bond of ₹20,00,000 (twenty lakh rupees), subject to conditions including: maintaining the vehicle's original condition and specifications, obtaining updated insurance coverage, affixing original registration marks, and photographing the vehicle at the petitioner's expense in the presence of witnesses and panchas (neutral observers). The investigating officer was directed to deliver the vehicle to the petitioner while ensuring compliance with these conditions. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.