State of Maharashtra Through Kharaghar Police Station vs Ajaykumar Balvir Janzotd — 21/2026

Case Summary: The Special Judge at Panvel granted bail to accused Ajaykumar Balbir Jhanjot in a kidnapping and sexual assault case involving a 17-year-old victim. The court found inconsistencies in the victim's statements (she failed to name the accused despite familiarity) and noted investigation completion and charge-sheet filing, holding that bail is a rule and jail an exception. The accused was released on Rs. 25,000 bail with strict conditions including no contact with the victim, no leaving India without court permission, and restrictions on approaching the victim's residence or workplace. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.