Sainath Jaysingh Thakur v. The State Of Maharashtra

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO.1059 OF 2018 Sainath Jaysingh Thakur ..Applicant Vs The State of Maharashtra ..Respondent ­­­­­ Mr. K.S. Patil, for applicant.

Mr. N.B. Patil, APP for State.

CORAM : A.S.GADKARI, J.

DATE : 22nd November 2018.

P.C.:

1] By an Order dated 8th August 2018, the applicant was granted interim relief and was directed to attend the Investigating Officer on stipulated dates and to join the process of investigation. 2] Heard the learned Counsel for the applicants and the learned APP. Perused the record.

3] The record indicates that, the conversation/comments made by the applicant was recorded by the concerned press reporter on his mobile phone which was subsequently circulated on social media. The mobile phone of the concerned press reporter has not been seized by the police till date. The record indicates that, the applicant has attended the Investigating Officer on stipulated dates and has joined the process of investigation. 1/2

aba.1059-2018.doc 4] After taking into consideration the peculiar facts of the matter, this Court is of the view that, the custodial interrogation of the applicant for further investigation of the present crime is not necessary. 5] In view thereof, interim relief granted by Order dated 8th August 2018 is hereby confirmed. However, the condition to attend the concerned Police Station and/or Investigating Officer is waived. 6] Application is allowed in the aforesaid terms. (A.S.GADKARI, J.) 2/2