1 BA 1055 OF 2011 vks IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL BAIL APPLICATION NO.1055 OF 2011 Jaywant Pandurang Godase .. Applicant. -versus The State of Maharashtra .. Respondent. Mr. Surel S. Shah, for the applicant. Mr. J. P. Kharge, APP for the Respondent State. CORAM: R.C. CHAVAN, J. DATED: 12th October, 2011 P.C. 1. This is an application for bail by a person who was allegedly a partner of the victim in carrying sand in a boat. The victim was found dead. Initially a report given by victim's nephew indicated that the murder was committed by the step brothers of the complainant. Thereafter track changed and the applicant was arrested and chargesheeted. The only evidence collected against the applicant is the seizure of Lungi at the spot. Lungi had stains of blood. Applicant's wife is alleged to have identified the Lungi belonging to the applicant. A report from the Forensic Science Laboratory, made available for my perusal shows applicant's blood group is 'A'. Stains of blood group 'A' were found on the Lungi. Incidentally victim had also blood group 'A'. 2 BA 1055 OF 2011 2. Learned APP on instructions from Mr. D.B. Nighot, Police Inspector, Akluj Police station, states that there is no other evidence against the applicant. Considering the nature of evidence collected against the applicant. Since the chargesheet has already been filed and investigation is complete, the applicant's being in custody pending trial may not be necessary. Application is allowed. The applicant arrested in connection with C.R.No. 61 of 2011, registered with Akluj Police Station, District: Solapur, be released on bail on his furnishing P.R. bond in the sum of Rs.25,000/- with one or more solvent sureties in the sum aggregating to Rs.25,000/-. 3. Application stands disposed of. (R. C. CHAVAN, J.)