Rakesh Haridas Pawar v. State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
In an anticipatory bail application regarding allegations of fraud and misappropriation of funds under Sections 406, 409, and 420 IPC, the High Court of Bombay rejected the application. The court held that a strong prima facie case exists requiring custodial interrogation to unearth the fraud.
What did the court decide?
The anticipatory bail application was rejected.
What the court decided
8-ABA-3441-23.DOC
Sayali Upasani
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
ANTICIPATORY BAIL APPLICATION NO. 3441 OF 2023
Rakesh Haridas Pawar ...Applicant
Vs.
The State of Maharashtra and Others
...Respondents
Mr. Sandesh Patil i/b Mr. Chitran Shah, for Applicant. Mr. S. H. Yadav, APP for State. Mr. S. S. Kadam, PSI, EOW, Thane Police Station, Present.
CORAM:- N. J. JAMADAR, J.
DATED:- 11th DECEMBER, 2023
PC:-
- Heard the learned Counsel for the parties.
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the lyric bail application can be allowed given the prima facie case of misappropriation charges.
Whether custodial interrogation is necessary for a fair and effective investigation in fraud cases.
Whether the court can make prima facie findings on allegations of misappropriation while deciding bail.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Rakesh Haridas Pawar
- respondent
The State of Maharashtra
Coram
N. J. Jamadar
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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