Surekha Nagnath Gaikwad v. the State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court granted anticipatory bail to the applicant, a student accused of cheating and forgery. The court held that since the offence relied on documentary evidence, custodial interrogation was unwarranted. The applicant was granted a police bond with conditions to return stolen scholarship amounts and appear for investigation.
What did the court decide?
Granted release upon execution of police bond of Rs.15,000/-, attendance on investigating officer for three days, and undertaking to return the amount of Rs.75,000/- with interest.