Madhya Pradesh High Court|Thursday, 19 February 2026
MP HC Grants Bail to Mahesh in Excise Act Case Against State of Madhya Pradesh
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Sanjeev S Kalgaonkar
Sanjeev S Kalgaonkar
MP HC Grants Bail to Mahesh in Excise Act Case Against State of Madhya Pradesh (2026) held that The court can grant bail if the accused demonstrates that continued incarceration is not warranted, especially when the investigation is nearly complete.
Mahesh was arrested for allegedly possessing illicit liquor under the M.P. Excise Act. He applied for bail, claiming he was falsely implicated and that the liquor was not found in his possession. The court found merit in his arguments and granted bail, considering his socio-economic status and lack of a substantial criminal past. The court emphasized that the case's merits would be determined during the trial.
The court can grant bail if the accused demonstrates that continued incarceration is not warranted, especially when the investigation is nearly complete.
The socio-economic status of the applicant and lack of substantial criminal history can be significant factors in bail considerations.
The court emphasized that the merits of the case should be evaluated during the trial, not at the bail stage.
Mahesh arrested and taken into judicial custody
Final judgment delivered granting bail to Mahesh
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