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Judge Grants Bail to Sachin Waze in UAPA Case

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 4:37 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Judge Baviskar grants bail

Special Sessions Judge Chakor S Baviskar granted bail to former police officer Sachin Waze.
The National Investigation Agency failed to prove a prima facie terrorism case under the UAPA.
Gelatin sticks from the SUV lacked detonators, so they did not meet the UAPA “means” test.
Waze’s bail required a Rs 1 lakh personal bond, a local surety and travel limits in five districts.

Summary

NIA accuses Waze

National Investigation Agency (NIA) alleges Waze enlisted former encounter specialist Pradip Sharma to arrange Hiran’s murder.
Police officer Sunil Mane handed Hiran to four contract killers hired by Sharma.
Mansukh Hiran reported his Mahindra Scorpio stolen on February 18, 2021.
The stolen Scorpio was found near Antilia on February 25, 2021 with gelatin sticks and a threat letter.
Authorities recovered Hiran’s body from a Thane creek on March 5 after he disappeared on March 4, 2021.

History

Historical Context

The November-2008 Mumbai attacks (26/11), in which 166 civilians died, prompted India to enact the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and form the National Investigation Agency that year. A 2009 amendment added a “means” test, enabling the NIA to charge suspects in high-profile terror cases. In 2021 the agency used that provision against former officer Sachin Waze, illustrating the law’s shift toward procedural thresholds.

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Judge Baviskar grants bail

Special Sessions Judge Chakor S Baviskar granted bail to former police officer Sachin Waze.
The National Investigation Agency failed to prove a prima facie terrorism case under the UAPA.
Gelatin sticks from the SUV lacked detonators, so they did not meet the UAPA “means” test.
Waze’s bail required a Rs 1 lakh personal bond, a local surety and travel limits in five districts.

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