Mohd. Umar Yusuf Shaikh @ Salman vs The State Of Maharashtra

ik-115766161 Bombay High Court 7 March 2026 • CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.246 OF 2020; CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.973 OF 2023; CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.973 OF 2023 • 5 min read

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Case Significance

Mohd. Umar Yusuf Shaikh @ Salman vs The State Of Maharashtra is a Bombay High Court decision dated March 7, 2026 (citation: ik-115766161). Two accused convicted under Section 302 IPC sought bail pending appeal, citing prolonged incarceration. A co-accused had been granted bail by a coordinate bench, and the appellants relied on Supreme Court authority regarding lengthy incarceration as a ground for bail. The Court granted bail with conditions including a bond of Rs 1 lakh, bar on entering the Meghwadi Police Station jurisdiction, and monthly reporting. The bench comprised Justices Manish Pitale and Shreeram V. Shirsat. The judgment was delivered by Justice Manish Pitale. Counsel appearing: Ayub Shaikh (counsel for appellant), Dhanlakshmi S. Krishnaiyer (counsel for respondent), Ganesh Bhujbal (counsel for appellant), Jagdish G. Shetty (counsel for appellant).

Summary

Two accused convicted under Section 302 IPC sought bail pending appeal, citing prolonged incarceration. A co-accused had been granted bail by a coordinate bench, and the appellants relied on Supreme Court authority regarding lengthy incarceration as a ground for bail. The Court granted bail with conditions including a bond of Rs 1 lakh, bar on entering the Meghwadi Police Station jurisdiction, and monthly reporting.

What was the outcome of Mohd. Umar Yusuf Shaikh @ Salman vs The State Of Maharashtra?

Two accused convicted under Section 302 IPC sought bail pending appeal, citing prolonged incarceration. A co-accused had been granted bail by a coordinate bench, and the appellants relied on Supreme C...

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