Rahiman Sayyed Sheikh v. The State Of Maharashtra

SANTOSH SUBHASH KULKARNI Santosh SANTOSH SUBHASH KULKARNI Date: 2024.10.05 12:06:49 +0530

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO. 2486 OF 2024 Rahiman Sayyed Sheikh ...Applicant

Versus

The State of Maharashtra

...Respondent

Mr. Vaibhav Ugle, for the Applicant.

Mr. A. A. Naik, APP for the State.

CORAM:

N. J. JAMADAR, J.

DATED :

3rd OCTOBER, 2024 PC:- 1.

Heard the learned Counsel for the parties.

2.

This is an application for pre-arrest bail in connection with CR No.504 of 2023, registered with Talegaon Dabhade Police Station, for the offences punishable under Sections 420, 419 and 406 read with Section 34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 ("the Penal Code").

3.

By an order dated 6th August, 2024 in ABA/3495/2023 this Court has protected Nafisa Rahiman Shaikh, the wife of the applicant and co-accused.

4.

On the previous date, a statement was made on behalf of the prosecution that the applicant has deceived other victims in a similar fashion.

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5.

The learned Counsel for the applicant submits that the transaction with Mehboob Irfan Kasimsab Chaudhary has since been cancelled. The learned Counsel for the applicant tenders copy of the agreement entered into between the applicant and the said Mehboob Irfan Kasimsab Chaudhary for the perusal of the Court.

6.

In view of the aforesaid submission, at this stage, the liberty of the applicant can be protected while directing him to join in the investigation.

7.

Hence, the following order:

: O R D E R :

(i) In the event of arrest of the applicant in CR No.504 of 2023, registered with Talegaon Dabhade Police Station, the applicant be released on bail on furnishing a PR Bond in the sum of Rs.50,000/- with one or two sureties in the like amount.

(ii) The applicant shall cooperate with the investigation and attend Talegaon Dabhade Police Station on 8th, 9th and 10th October, 2024 in between 10.00 am. to 1.00 pm. and, thereafter, as and when directed.

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(iii) The applicant shall not tamper with the prosecution evidence and/or give threat or inducement to the first informant or any of the persons acquainted with the facts of the case.

(iv) Stand over to 21st October, 2024.

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