Malati Bhagawat Vyawhare vs State of Maharashtra through Police Station Officer Mangrulpir — 28/2026

Case Summary: Malati Bhagawat Vyawhare v. State of Maharashtra (2026) The court partially allowed the petitioner's application for interim custody of seized gold ornaments. The petitioner claimed ownership of ornaments stolen during a temple visit on 03.01.2026 and provided a purchase receipt as proof. Although the prosecution argued the seized property was important evidence with risk of alteration, the court found the petitioner established a prima facie ownership claim. However, the court granted custody only for ornaments actually seized (two Dorle, two heavy Mani, two thin Mani)—fewer than claimed—due to discrepancies in documentation. Release was conditional on executing an indemnity bond for Rs. 25,000 and strict undertakings prohibiting sale, alteration, or melting until case disposal. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.