Bhimrao Arjun Shekade vs The State Of Maharashtra And Another

ik-180115123 Bombay High Court 7 March 2026 • 9 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (3)

Nisargraj B. Garje Counsel Applicant Saie Swapnil Joshi Counsel Respondent Sandip Ramnath Andhale Counsel Respondent

Parties (3)

State of Maharashtra Respondent Bhimrao Arjun Shekade Applicant Sushil Gopinath Garje Respondent

Case Significance

Bhimrao Arjun Shekade vs The State Of Maharashtra And Another is a Bombay High Court decision dated March 7, 2026 (citation: ik-180115123). The revisionist challenged his discharge rejection in a case of abetment to suicide (Sections 306, 323, 506 r/w 34 IPC) arising from a quarrel over digging a well in Beed district. The court found that essential ingredients of abetment were patently missing — no instigation, conspiracy, or intentional aid was established — and that four of the five co-accused had already had the FIR/chargesheet quashed. The revision was allowed and the revisionist was discharged. The case was heard by Justice Abhay S. Waghwase. Counsel appearing: Nisargraj B. Garje (counsel for applicant), Saie Swapnil Joshi (counsel for respondent), Sandip Ramnath Andhale (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The revisionist challenged his discharge rejection in a case of abetment to suicide (Sections 306, 323, 506 r/w 34 IPC) arising from a quarrel over digging a well in Beed district. The court found that essential ingredients of abetment were patently missing — no instigation, conspiracy, or intentional aid was established — and that four of the five co-accused had already had the FIR/chargesheet quashed. The revision was allowed and the revisionist was discharged.

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Source: Indian Kanoon (ik-180115123)