Bombay HC Grants Bail To Ex-Army Officer Accused Of Wife’s Murder After Over 4 Years In Jail
Mumbai, October 12, 2026: The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a former Army officer accused of murdering his wife outside the court complex in Pune, citing his prolonged incarceration and the lack of progress in the trial. Justice Milind Jadhav allowed the bail application of Deepak Dhavale, who has been in prison for over four years and four months. The court noted that despite charges…
Mumbai's top court has granted bail to a former soldier accused of shooting his wife outside a Pune court, after he spent over four years behind bars. The Bombay High Court's decision came after hearing the case of Deepak Dhavale, who was charged with premeditated murder of his wife on June 7, 2022, at the Shirur court complex in Pune.
The court held that the defendant's lengthy detention and the trial's lack of progress warranted the grant of bail. Dhavale's wife had gone to the court seeking protection from him in a domestic violence case filed against him in 2020. Prosecutors argue that the crime was planned and its severity warranted continued custody. However, the court emphasized the protection against undue delay in trial that the accused is entitled to under Article 21 of the Constitution.
The court imposed conditions for the bail, including a Rs 15,000 surety bond and monthly police reporting, among others.
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