Sahdeo Wamanrao Shinde (C-58) v. the State of Maharashtra and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
In a criminal writ petition, the court allowed the challenge to an order requiring the petitioner-cohort to furnish security for furlough leave. Considering the petitioner's poverty and lack of property, the court set aside the previous order directing cash and surety bonds, directing release on a personal bond of Rs. 5,000 only.
What did the court decide?
Petition allowed; order requiring cash and surety bonds set aside; petitioner directed to be released on furlough leave on personal bond of Rs. 5,000 only.