PRADEEP@PRATEEK GAUTAM vs STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH — Crl.A. No. 1808/2026

Summary The Supreme Court granted bail to appellant Pradeep@Prateek Gautam, who had been in custody since June 30, 2024 in connection with FIR No. 874/2024 registered at Kolgawan Police Station, Satna, Madhya Pradesh. The Court set aside the High Court's October 7, 2025 order dismissing his bail application, finding that he had made out a case for interference. Next steps: The appellant must be produced before the Trial Court forthwith to have bail terms fixed; he must fully cooperate during investigation/trial, maintain good conduct, and not influence witnesses, with the trial expedited and bail subject to cancellation if conditions are violated. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.