Anantraj @ Satish Dhananjay Belsure v. The State Of Maharashtra

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION ANT. BAIL APPLICATION NO.1100 OF 2021 Anantraj @ Satish Dhananjay Belsure ... Applicant Vs The State of Maharashtra ... Respondent ...

Mr. P.G.Sarda for the Applicant.

Mr. N.B.Patil, APP for the Respondent-State.

CORAM : SANDEEP K. SHINDE J.

DATE : 8 th JUNE, 2022.

P.C. :

Heard Mr. Sarda, learned counsel for the applicant and Mr. Patil, learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State. Apprehending arrest in connection with the investigation of the Crime No.149 of 2021 registered with Sangli City Police Station for the offence punishable under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, applicant is seeking anticipatory bail.

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Complainant, Sau. Ujwala Shital Patil is sister of the applicant. On 9th March, 2021, she lodged First Information Report, alleging that after her father's death, applicant withdrew Rs.20 Lakhs and odd amount from her father's account without her consent. In consideration of the facts of the case, this Court vide order dated 16th March, 2022, directed the applicant to deposit Rs.10.10 Lakhs in the trial Court, to show his bonafides. Mr. Sarda, learned counsel for the applicant, on instructions, submits that applicant has deposited the said amount in the trial Court. Statement is accepted.

In consideration of the facts of the case and nature of accusations, in my view, custodial interrogation of the applicant is not required. Application is, therefore, allowed. Hence, following order;

ORDER

(i) In the event of arrest of the applicant in Crime No. Shivgan 2/4

149 of 2021 registered with Sangli City Police Station, he shall be released on executing PR bond for the sum of Rs.20,000/- with one or more sureties in like sum.

(ii) The applicant shall join the investigation, if required, by the Investigating Officer.

(iii) The applicant shall not tamper with the evidence or attempt to influence or contact the complainant, witnesses or any person concerned with the case The application is accordingly allowed and disposed of.

It is made clear that observations made here-in-above be construed as expression of opinion for the purpose of bail Shivgan 3/4

only and the same shall not in any way influence the trial in other proceedings.

(SANDEEP K. SHINDE, J.) Shivgan 4/4