Devashish Niranjan Das v. The State Of Maharashtra

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION BAIL APPLICATION NO.199 OF 2015 Devashish Niranjan Das ...Applicant vs.

State of Maharashtra

...Respondent

Mr. Nasreen Ayubi (Legal-aid), Advocate for the Applicant.

Mrs. A.A. Mane, APP for the State.

CORAM : P.D. KODE, J.

DATE : FEBRUARY 04, 2015 P.C.

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By this application the applicant/charge sheeted accused by Tardeo police station, Mumbai for commission of offences punishable under Sections 489-A, 489-B and 489-C read with 34 of Indian Penal Code has made composite prayer i.e. releasing him on P.R. Bond or on cash bail.

2.

It is submitted that he is in custody for about 34 months and is unable to avail the benefit of bail due to his inability to furnish surety. 1/3

3.

At the hearing of this application the learned APP has brought to the notice that the applicant was found circulating fake currency notes, the charge is framed against him way back on 17/12/2012 but the proceeding could not be further proceeded in view of co-accused having absconded but now the steps for securing the presence of the co-accused have been taken.

4.

Since the accusation faced by the applicant is of serious nature and the charge being framed, his prayer for releasing him on cash security can not be acceded at the present delicate stage of trial.

5.

Hence, the application is disposed of with direction to the Court of Session seized with the matter to commence and complete the trial at the earliest and in any event within a period of four months from the date of receipt of this order. 2/3

6.

Copy of the order be sent to the applicant through jail.

7.

The learned appointed advocate is entitled for the fees as per the rules.

(P.D. KODE, J.) 3/3