Vishal Ashok Kamble vs The State Of Maharashtra

ik-26166820 Bombay High Court 19 December 2025 • CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 1568 OF 2018 • 19 min read

Judges (2)

A.S. Gadkari Coram Ranjitsinha Raja Bhonsale Delivered

Counsel (2)

Madhavi H. Mhatre Counsel Respondent Sonia S. Miskin Counsel Appellant

Parties (2)

State of Maharashtra Respondent Vishal Ashok Kamble Appellant

Case Significance

Vishal Ashok Kamble vs The State Of Maharashtra is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 19, 2025 (citation: ik-26166820). The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 302 r/w 34 IPC and life imprisonment for the murder of Shrinath Gaikwad using a koyta (sickle) and axe in Wanwadi, Pune. The Court found the prosecution evidence of two direct eyewitnesses reliable and trustworthy, with recovery of blood-stained weapons and the deceased's blood group on the appellant's clothes providing strong corroboration. The appeal was dismissed and the conviction and sentence were upheld. The bench comprised Justices A.S. Gadkari and Ranjitsinha Raja Bhonsale. The judgment was delivered by Justice Ranjitsinha Raja Bhonsale. Counsel appearing: Madhavi H. Mhatre (counsel for respondent), Sonia S. Miskin (counsel for appellant).

Summary

The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 302 r/w 34 IPC and life imprisonment for the murder of Shrinath Gaikwad using a koyta (sickle) and axe in Wanwadi, Pune. The Court found the prosecution evidence of two direct eyewitnesses reliable and trustworthy, with recovery of blood-stained weapons and the deceased's blood group on the appellant's clothes providing strong corroboration. The appeal was dismissed and the conviction and sentence were upheld.

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