Single judge order in bail application regarding a charge of sexual harassment under IPC Section 354 and POCSO. The court allowed bail with conditions for reporting and non-interference with witnesses.
Application allowed; applicant released on bail of Rs.25,000 with sureties; conditions imposed for reporting and non-interference.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
BAIL APPLICATION NO. 136 OF 2022
Ramakant Ghanshyam Waghmare ..Applicant
v/s.
The State of Maharashtra . ..Respondents
Mr. Hitendra Parab for the Applicant. Mr. Keral Mehta for the Respondent No.2. Mr. S.V.Gavaand, APP for the State. PSI Sunil Sonawane from Charkop Police Station.
CORAM : ANUJA PRABHUDESSAI, J. DATED : 9th JUNE, 2023.
P.C.
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(i) The application is allowed;
(ii) The Applicant who is facing trial in Crime No. Crime No. 695 of 2021 registered with Charkop Police Station, Mumbai, be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twentyfive Thousand Only) with one or two solvent sureties in the
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like amount;
(iii) The Applicant shall report to the Investigating Officer on the first Monday of every two months till filing of charge.
(iv) The Applicant shall not enter the juristiction of Charkop/Kandivali police station except on the first Monday of every two months for attending the Investigating Officer.
(v) The Applicant shall keep the Investigating Officer informed of his permanent as well as temporary address, if any, and his contact details, and/or change of residence or mobile details from time to time.
(vi) The Applicant shall not interfere with the complainant or the other witnesses, in any manner;
(ANUJA PRABHUDESSAI, J.)
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the applicant is a fit case to be enlarged on bail while facing trial for child sexual offence charges.
What conditions should be imposed upon the grant of bail in this case regarding reporting and movement restrictions.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Ramakant Ghanshyam Waghmare
The State of Maharashtra
Anuja Prabhu Dessai
As recorded by the court registry
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