Sachin Vaze was granted bail by a special NIA court in the Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiren murder cases. However, just 24 hours later, the Bombay High Court placed an interim stay on this decision until October 7, 2026. Consequently, he will not be able to leave jail for the time being.
Sachin Vaze became the subject of considerable discussion after the Bombay High Court transferred the Disha Salian case from the Mumbai Police to the CBI. There were even rumors that Sachin Vaze would become a government witness. His becoming a government witness was believed to bring punishment to everyone from police officer Paramvir Singh, politician Aditya Thackeray, and several other film personalities who had steered the Disha Salian case in the wrong direction. Meanwhile, several developments have taken place. Now that Sachin Vaze has been granted bail by the special court, public interest in him has increased further. Many called it a victory for Paramvir Singh and the Aditya Thackeray group, while others attributed it to a calculated move by Disha Salian’s father’s lawyer, Nilesh Ojha, and media outlets like Kyun Bhai. The true nature of the case will only be revealed after observing Sachin Vaze’s further actions, but for now, let’s explore the grounds on which Sachin Vaze was granted bail.
The special NIA court granted Sachin Vaze bail on a personal bond of ₹1 lakh, based on important legal and technical grounds.
Questions on the UAPA (Terrorism Act): The court found that the prosecution failed prima facie to prove a case of terrorism against Sachin Vaze under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
Absence of statements from the Ambani family: The court noted that the NIA had not recorded any statements from Mukesh Ambani or his family. There was no evidence to suggest that the incident had terrorized the Ambani family or disrupted their daily business.
Gelatin sticks without detonators: The gelatin sticks found in the Scorpio car did not contain detonators. It would have been impossible for them to explode without a detonator, so it cannot be considered a ‘terrorist act’ under the UAPA.
Long imprisonment: Sachin Vaze has been in jail since March 2021 (nearly 5 years). The slow pace of the trial and the long imprisonment were also cited as grounds for bail.
Mansukh Hiren’s death: The court stated that Hiren’s murder, while a serious crime, is not directly a terrorist act and is an independent case under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code.
As far as the Disha Salian case is concerned, Sachin Vaze’s bail has no direct legal connection to that case, but is due to recent developments. This case is in the news politically and investigatively:
CBI investigation and rebuttal of claims: Following a recent Bombay High Court order, the CBI has initiated a fresh investigation into the Disha Salian case. Meanwhile, some media reports and lawyers claimed that Sachin Vaze was ready to become a witness or make significant revelations in the case.
Vaze’s U-turn: However, Sachin Vaze has completely rejected these claims by filing an application in court. Vaze has called it a “malicious campaign” against him and stated that he has nothing to do with the Disha Salian case and has not made any secret confessions.
Possibility of assistance: Legally, bail in the Antilia case will not directly impact the Disha Salian case investigation. If the CBI wishes to interrogate Vaze in the future, Vaze has appealed to the court to hear his side before handing over his custody to the CBI.