Bombay HC Questions Sachin Waze’s Mercedes, BMW Trips To CM’s Residence And 100-Day Oberoi Stay

Mumbai, October 8, 2026: The Bombay High Court scrutinized the behavior of former police officer Sachin Waze, who had served as an assistant police inspector (API) before his dismissal. The bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Neela Gokhale was hearing the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) appeal that contested a September 29 special court ruling granting bail to Waze in connection with the 2021 Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiran murder case.

During the hearing, the bench questioned how an API could afford high-end vehicles like Mercedes and BMWs, as well as a 100-day stay at the luxurious Oberoi hotel. Waze, who was arrested by the NIA on March 13, 2021, was accused of placing an explosives-laden SUV near Antilia on February 25, 2021, and Hiran was later found dead in a creek in Thane on March 5.

The court emphasized that the court must consider the conduct and integrity of a police officer in uniform when assessing allegations against him. The NIA argued that the gelatin sticks found in Waze's vehicle had not been traced to a source, and the officer had not cooperated with the investigation. When asked what harm would come from releasing Waze on bail with strict conditions, considering he had spent over five years in custody, the Additional Solicitor General opposed the plea, stating that no conditions would be sufficient for a person like Waze, who might tamper with witnesses and destroy evidence. The HC extended an interim stay on Waze's bail until October 14, when the hearing will continue.