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|Monday, 23 February 2026SC Cancels Bail Granted to Samadhan Bajirao Sonvane in Murder Case of Namdev Sonavane
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SC Cancels Bail Granted to Samadhan Bajirao Sonvane in Murder Case of Namdev Sonavane (2026) held that The Supreme Court emphasized that bail should not be granted based on extraneous considerations, especially in serious cases like murder.
Shobha Namdev Sonavane appealed against the Bombay High Court's decision to grant bail to Samadhan Bajirao Sonvane and others, who were accused of assaulting her husband leading to his death. The appeal highlighted concerns about the High Court's reliance on extraneous factors in its bail decision, particularly given the serious nature of the charges including murder and caste-based violence. The Supreme Court ultimately found that the High Court had erred in its judgment and granted bail under inappropriate considerations, warranting the cancellation of the bail order.
The Supreme Court emphasized that bail should not be granted based on extraneous considerations, especially in serious cases like murder.
The Court clarified the distinction between cancellation of bail and reversal of bail orders, stating that the latter can occur if the original order ignores relevant material.
The judgment reinforced the need for courts to consider the gravity of offenses when deciding on bail applications, particularly in cases involving caste-based violence.
FIR registered against respondents for assault
Victim Namdev Sonavane passed away, leading to murder charges
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Bombay High Court granted bail to respondents
Final judgment delivered by the Supreme Court
