Anurag Chandrakant Sahastrabuddhe vs State of Maharashtra through PSO Malegaon — 78/2026

Case Summary: Anurag Chandrakant Sahastrabudhe v. State of Maharashtra (Bail Application 78/2026) The Additional Sessions Judge, Washim granted bail to 18-year-old Anurag Chandrakant Sahastrabudhe, accused of rape and sexual assault under BNS 2023 and POCSO Act. The court found that investigation was nearly complete, no further custody was required, the applicant had no criminal history, and prolonged detention could harm his future. The court addressed prosecution and victim concerns—regarding witness tampering and victim intimidation—by imposing strict bail conditions: Rs. 50,000 bond with surety, weekly police station attendance, prohibition from entering victim's village, no contact with witnesses, and address restriction. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.