Sainath Ashruba Putte v. The State Of Maharashtra

15-BA.1074 and 1100 of 2022.odt

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD BAIL APPLICATION NO.1074 OF 2022 Sainath s/o. Ashruba Putte ..Applicant Vs.

The State of Maharashtra ..Respondent AND BAIL APPLICATION NO.1100 OF 2022

1. Latif Ahemad Kutti,

2. Girishkumar Vellatiri ..Applicants Vs.

The State of Maharashtra ..Respondent ---- Mr.M.S.Deshmukh, Advocate h/f. Mr.U.L.Momale, Advocate for applicant in B.A.No.1074 of 2022 Mr.S.S.Jadhav, Advocate for applicants in B.A.No.1100 of 2022 Mr.A.V.Deshmukh, APP for respondent ---- CORAM : R.G. AVACHAT, J.

DATE : AUGUST 20, 2022 ORDER :- These applications have been filed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The applicants have been arrested in connection with Crime No.0224 of 2022 registered with Chakur Police Station, Dist. Latur.

2.

Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties.

15-BA.1074 and 1100 of 2022 3.

The applicants are alleged to have committed theft of forest produce (sandalwood). On investigation, charge sheet has now been filed. The offence is triable by the Court of Judicial Magistrate, First Class. It appears that two of the applicants did not have criminal antecedents. Considering the nature of the offence and the fact that it will take time for commencement and conclusion of trial, the Court is inclined to grant the applicants bail. 4.

Hence, the following order:- (i) The applications are allowed.

(ii) The applicants be released in connection with Crime No.0224 of 2022 registered with Chakur Police Station, Dist. Latur, on executing P.R. Bond in the sum of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand) each with one surety each in the like amount. (iii) The applicants shall not tamper with the prosecution evidence in any manner.

(iv) Until conclusion of the trial, the applicants shall attend the concerned police station once in a month, i.e. on last Sunday of each month by 12.00 noon.

[R.G. AVACHAT, J.] KBP