Antilia bomb scare case: HC Bench recuses from hearing NIA's appeal against bail to ex-policeman Sachin Vaze
A Division Bench of the Bombay High Court has recused itself from hearing the National Investigation Agency's appeal against the bail granted to former policeman Sachin Vaze in the 2021 Antilia bomb scare case. This follows a similar recusal by another Bench, requiring the Chief Justice to assign the matter to a new panel.
Why it matters
The case involves high-profile allegations of terrorism and corruption against a former law enforcement official, and the repeated judicial recusals highlight the legal complexities and sensitivity surrounding the NIA's prosecution efforts.
A Division Bench of the Bombay High Court on Wednesday (September 30, 2026) recused itself from hearing an appeal filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) challenging a special court order granting bail to dismissed policeman Sachin Vaze in the 2021 Antilia bomb scare case.
A Bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Ashish Chavan said they both have difficulties hearing the appeal and hence said the matter shall be placed before another Bench.
“Earlier, in another petition filed by this person (Vaze), I had recused since there was some connection then. Hence, it would not be correct for me to hear this appeal,” Justice Dangre said.
Justice Chavan also recused and said he cannot hear the matter.
The court asked if Mr. Vaze had walked out of jail, to which Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh replied in the negative.
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