State of Maharashtra through P.S.O. Shirpur vs Sonaba Prabhakarrao Deshmukh Advocate - Adv. Bonde — 16/2024

Case Summary: Cri. M.A. No. 16/2024 (Sonbarao v/s State) The applicant sought interim custody of a seized Hero Passion Pro motorcycle allegedly used in committing offences under Sections 4 and 25 of the Arms Act, 1959. The Judicial Magistrate rejected the application, holding that the vehicle constitutes evidence directly connected to the serious crime and that releasing it risked its sale or concealment. The court noted a dangerous weapon (Gupti) was recovered from the accused during the vehicle's search, no valid license was provided, and a chargesheet had already been filed showing prima facie substance against the accused. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.