Santosh Pandurang Kumbhar v. The State Of Maharashtra

Vishal 905-aba-763-2015.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO.763 OF 2015 Santosh Pandurang Kumbhar ... Applicant vs.

The State of Maharashtra ... Respondent Mr. Rupesh Rade, for the Applicant.

Mr. Arfan Sait, APP for Respondent - State.

CORAM:

MRS.MRIDULA BHATKAR, J.

DATE:

JUNE 23, 2015 P.C.:

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The application is moved for pre arrest bail as the applicant/accused is facing charges for the offences punishable under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 477 read with 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The complaint is lodged at the instance of one Rajendra More who is the Principal of State Reserve Police Force Center, Nanvij, Tal. Daund, Pune. 2.

It is the case of the prosecution that the applicant/accused along with co-accused has committed fraud of the amount of Rs. 3,37,497/- by siphoning the Government amount in their own account. 1 / 2

905-aba-763-2015.doc 3.

The learned counsel for the applicant/accused submitted that the applicant is working as A.S.I. and now he has received re-joining letter. He submitted that his custody is not required. 4.

The learned prosecutor opposed the pre arrest bail. 5.

This is the first date. However, I am not inclined to grant any interim bail as the applicant/accused is a public servant who is involved in a fraud and cheating. Hence, pre arrest bail is rejected. 6.

However, as the applicant/accused is ready to deposit the amount, he may go for regular bail.

(MRS.MRIDULA BHATKAR, J.) 2 / 2