Sohanlal Chimnaram Kumavat v. The State Of Maharashtra

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO.2481 OF 2018 Sohanlal Chimanram Kumavat ..Applicant Vs The State of Maharashtra ..Respondent ----- Mr. D.S. Joshi I/b Vijendrakumar Rai for Applicant. Mr. S.S. Hulke, APP for State.

CORAM : A.S.GADKARI, J.

DATE : 14th March 2019.

P.C.:

1] By an Order dated 4th December 2018, the applicant was granted interim relief and was directed to attend the Investigating Officer on stipulated dates, to join the process of investigation. The learned APP on instructions submitted that, the applicant has complied with the said directions and has co-operated in the process of investigation.

2] Perusal of the record of investigation would indicate that, the alleged mobile phone involved in the present crime has been seized by the police by effecting panchanama. The applicant is aged about 68 years. 1/2

aba.2481-2018.doc 3] After taking into consideration the record investigation, this Court is of the view that, the custodial interrogation of the applicant for further investigation of the present crime is not necessary. In view thereof, Interim relief granted by Order dated 4th December 2018 is hereby confirmed.

However, the condition to attend the Investigating Officer is waived.

4] Application is allowed in the aforesaid terms. (A.S.GADKARI, J.) 2/2