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Sakib @ Salman Akhtar Ansari v. the State of Maharashtra

Bombay HC10 Mar 2021BA/341/2021

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What is this about?

The High Court allowed bail applications for an accused involved in C.R. No. I-01 of 2020 charged with attempted theft, grievous hurt, intimidation, and criminal conspiracy. The court imposed a bond of Rs. 25,000 and required monthly reporting, citing a long custody period.

What did the court decide?

Release on bail in C.R. No. I-01 of 2020 on P.R. Bond of Rs. 25,000 with one or more sureties in like amount, subject to monthly reporting.

Sakib @ Salman Akhtar Ansari Vs the State of Maharashtra — Cheating and Forgery | Bombay HC (2021)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION

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CRIMINAL BAIL APPLICATION NO. 341 OF 2021

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Sakib @ Salman Akhtar Ansari… Applicant

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Versus

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The State of Maharashtra … Respondent

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Mr. Kushal Mor a/w Mr. Marmik Shah, Advocate for the Applicant.
Mr. Y. M. Nakhwa, APP for the Respondent – State.

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CORAM : PRAKASH D. NAIK, J.
DATE: 10th MARCH, 2021

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PER COURT:

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1.The applicant is arrested on 4th January, 2020 in
connection with C.R. No. I-01 of 2020 registered with Ganeshpuri
Police Station, Dist. Thane for offences under Sections 353, 332, 454,
457, 380, 511 r/w Section 34 of Indian Penal Code.

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2.The case of the prosecution is that, while police were
patrolling on 4th January, 2020 at about 4.30 a.m. in the night, the
applicant and his associates were found attempting to commit theft
in temple. They were apprehended on the spot.

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Digitally signed by Manish Manish S. Thatte Date: 2021.03.15 S. Thatte 14:14:53 +0530

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3.During the course of investigation applicant had stated
that he is involved in another case of theft. Gold valued of Rs.2 Lakhs

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was recovered from him.

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4.Learned counsel for the applicant submitted that
applicant is young boy aged about 20 years. In two other cases he
was shown to be involved, after his arrest in the present case. Those
two cases were registered against unknown persons. There is delay
in lodging FIR. If the applicant was apprehended on the spot, there
was no reason to record FIR on next day.

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5.Learned APP submitted that the applicant is habitual
offender. He is involved in similar cases.

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6.In the present case he has been charged for attempting
to commit theft. He is in custody for a period of about 1 year 2
months. Considering the fact that the applicant is in custody for
substantial period of time, on stringent condition bail can be granted
to him. Hence, I pass the following order:

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ORDER

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(i) Criminal Bail Application No. 341 of 2021 is allowed;

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(ii) The applicant is directed to be released on bail in
connection with C.R. No. I-01 of 2020 registered with
Ganeshpuri Police Station, Dist. Thane on executing P.R. Bond
in the sum of Rs.25,000/- with one or more sureties in the like
amount;

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(iii)The applicant shall report concerned Police Station once

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in a month on first Saturday of the month between 11:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. till further order;

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(iv)In the event the applicant is found involved in similar
offence in future, the prosecution is at liberty to move
application for cancellation of bail.

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(v)Application stands disposed of accordingly.

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(PRAKASH D. NAIK, J.)

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Sakib @ Salman Akhtar Ansari v. the State of Maharashtra

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