The Bombay High Court has set aside the bail previously granted to former police officer Sachin Waze regarding the 2021 Antilia bomb scare and the associated murder of Mansukh Hiran. Following this order, Waze will remain in custody at Thane Central Prison, as the court upheld the appeal filed by the National Investigation Agency.
On November 5, 2026, the Bombay High Court delivered a significant ruling, cancelling the bail previously granted to dismissed police officer Sachin Waze. A division bench comprising Justices Girish S. Kulkarni and Neela Gokhale overturned a September 2026 decision by a special trial court, effectively ensuring that Waze remains incarcerated at Thane Central Prison while the legal proceedings continue.
Background of the Legal Case
The matter pertains to the high-profile incident on February 25, 2021, when a Mahindra Scorpio SUV laden with 20 gelatin sticks and a threatening note was discovered near Antilia, the residence of industrialist Mukesh Ambani. Shortly after the vehicle was found, Mansukh Hiran, the businessman who reported the car stolen, was found dead in a Thane creek. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) subsequently arrested Sachin Waze, alleging that he played a central role in orchestrating the event to manufacture a crisis for extortion purposes.
Court’s Decision on NIA Appeal
The NIA had challenged the lower court’s order, which had initially granted bail to Waze. During the hearings, the agency argued that the trial court’s analysis was legally insufficient, particularly regarding the stringent provisions under Section 43D(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The High Court accepted the NIA’s arguments, noting that the gravity of the charges, which include conspiracy and murder related to a terror-linked incident, required the accused to remain in detention.
Governance and Security Context
For market observers and those tracking corporate governance, this case underscores the high-stakes legal environment surrounding the security of major corporate facilities. While this court order is a criminal legal development with no direct impact on the listed share prices or financial performance of the companies involved, it remains a notable event for the broader legal landscape in India. The case will now proceed further in the trial court, where the NIA will continue to present its evidence against the former police officer. The primary monitorable for this case remains the ongoing trial process and any future legal developments concerning the accused.