**Ayush murder case: Laxmi Andekar granted bail after 13 months in custody**
The Bombay High Court on Thursday granted bail to corporator and social worker **Laxmi Udaykant Andekar** in connection with the murder of 19-year-old **Ayush Komkar**.
According to reports here, Andekar was arrested in connection with the murder allegedly arising from a family feud between rival branches of the Andekar family.
**Key Highlights:**
- **Laxmi Udaykant Andekar** granted bail after 13 months in custody.
- Andekar was arrested in connection with the murder of 19-year-old **Ayush Komkar**.
- The Bombay High Court granted bail to Andekar.
**Context: A Family Feud Turns Deadly**
The murder of **Ayush Komkar**, a 19-year-old, allegedly arising from a family feud between rival branches of the Andekar family, has sent shockwaves through the community. The case has been under investigation for over a year, with Andekar being the prime suspect.
**The Andekar Family Feud:** The Andekar family has been embroiled in a long-standing feud between rival branches, with both sides making serious allegations against each other. The murder of **Ayush Komkar** is believed to be a result of this feud.
**Response: Bail Granted, But Questions Remain**
Andekar’s lawyer has stated that his client is innocent and that the bail is a major breakthrough in the case. However, the opposition has questioned the timing of the bail, with some accusing Andekar of using his influence to secure his release.
**Andekar’s Lawyer:** ‘This is a major breakthrough in the case. My client is innocent, and we are confident that he will be acquitted.’
**Opposition Leader:** ‘This is a clear case of influence peddling. Andekar should not have been granted bail.’
**Forward Context:** The next hearing in the case is scheduled for next month. The opposition is expected to file a petition against Andekar’s bail, and the case is likely to be a major talking point in the upcoming elections.