State vs Arun Gawli — Shiv Sena corporator Jamsandekar murder case

Updates

1. Hearing28 Aug 2025

   Supreme Court grants bail to Arun Gawli in Jamsandekar murder case

   The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Arun Gawli, who had been serving a life sentence for the 2007 murder of Shiv Sena corporator Kamlakar Jamsandekar.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court allowed Arun Gawli to be released from jail while he awaits further legal proceedings.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court of India is the court, Arun Gawli is the person serving a life sentence, and Kamlakar Jamsandekar was the Shiv Sena corporator who was murdered.

   When:

   Reported on 28 Aug 2025.

   Where:

   Maharashtra.

   What it means:

   Arun Gawli is no longer required to stay in prison during the remainder of this case.

   The New Indian Express
2. News20 Feb 2025

   Shiv Sena corporator murder case: Supreme Court rejects bail plea of Arun Gawli

   The Supreme Court has denied bail to Arun Gawli in the case involving the murder of Shiv Sena corporator Jamsandekar. Gawli, serving a life sentence,

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court refused to release Arun Gawli from prison while he appeals his sentence.

   Who:

   Arun Gawli is the person convicted of murder. The Supreme Court is the highest court in India.

   When:

   Reported on 20 Feb 2025.

   Where:

   Maharashtra.

   Why:

   The court denied his request for bail, which is a temporary release from prison during a case.

   What it means:

   Arun Gawli must remain in prison to serve his life sentence while the legal process continues.

   The Times of India