Narsaiah Rajaiah Gajula and Ors. v. the State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court confirmed pre-arrest protection granted in 2019 to applicants (developers) charged in a commercial dispute regarding mortgaged flats. The court held custodial interrogation unnecessary upon settlement with the primary complainant and cooperation with investigators, dismissing the need for arrest.
What did the court decide?
Confirmation of interim protection; direction that applicants be released on PR bond if arrested; application disposed of.
What the court decided
2.aba.2660-19.doc
Ingale
Digitally signed URMILA by URMILAPRAMOD PRAMODINGALE INGALEDate:2021.12.03 14:10:19 +0530
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO.2660 OF 2019
Mr. Narsaiah Rajaiah Gajula and ors.
.. Applicants
vs.
The State of Maharashtra and ors. .. Respondents --------------------
Mr. Satyam R. Dubey for the applicants. Mr. N.B. Patil, APP for the State.
Mr. G.V. Tumbada - API, Narpoli Police Station, Bhiwandi.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the interim protection granted earlier in anticipation of arrest should be confirmed in the pendency of the bail application.
Whether custodial interrogation of the applicants is necessary given the settlement reached with the first complainant and their cooperation with the investigation.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Ingale and ors.
- respondent
The State of Maharashtra and ors.
Coram
M.S. Karnik
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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