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Supreme Court Issues Notice in Murder Case, Schedules Next Hearing

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The Supreme Court of India has taken up a case involving a murder petition filed by Parmeshwar Wayal, who is seeking bail. The case revolves around the death of Gajanan Ghorpade, which occurred in Buldhana district on January 31, 2024. The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Joymalya Bagchi, heard the Special Leave Petition (SLP) and scheduled the next hearing for August 1, 2025. The Court has asked the Maharashtra Government to respond to the petition before the next hearing. Parmeshwar's application for bail was earlier rejected by the Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) on March 28, 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Supreme Court has issued a notice in response to a petition filed by Parmeshwar Wayal seeking bail in a murder case, linked to the death of Gajanan Ghorpade on January 31, 2024.
  • The case involves serious charges under IPC Sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), and others, and Parmeshwar is alleged to have hit Gajanan on the head with a wooden stick during a fight.
  • The prosecution's version of events was accepted by the Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench), which rejected Parmeshwar's application for bail on March 28, 2025.
  • Parmeshwar's lawyer argued that the attack was not planned, that only one blow was given, and that there was no clear intention to kill, and also pointed out that the victim was taken to multiple hospitals before receiving proper treatment.
  • Parmeshwar has already spent over a year in jail and has no criminal record.

Statistics:

  • January 31, 2024: The date on which Gajanan Ghorpade died in Buldhana district.
  • March 28, 2025: The date on which the Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) rejected Parmeshwar's application for bail.
  • August 1, 2025: The scheduled date for the next hearing in the Supreme Court.
  • IPC Sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), and others: The serious charges under which Parmeshwar is alleged to have been involved.

Sources:

  • The Supreme Court of India
  • The Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench)
  • IPC Sections 302 (murder) and 307 (attempt to murder)
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