Palghar Sadhu Massacre: Court Denies Bail to Four Main Accused, Cites Grave Crime

• Mumbai High Court rejected bail for four main accused in the 2020 Palghar Gadchinchale sadhu murder case.
• Justice Dr. Neela Gokhale delivered the verdict on December 23, 2025, with CBI's Adv. Amit Munde arguing against bail.
• Court observed accused were actively involved in the attack, not just part of the mob, citing CCTV, forensic, and witness evidence.
• The crime's serious nature (potential life imprisonment/death penalty) and risk of witness tampering justified denying bail.
• The case involved a mob brutally murdering two sadhus and their driver in April 2020, fueled by rumors during lockdown.

Why It Matters: Mumbai High Court denies bail to key accused in Palghar sadhu massacre, citing active involvement and grave crime.