Atit Deven Shah v. the State of Maharashtra and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
This High Court bail application by Rajesh Alias Pandit Kamal Agrawal, accused of conspiracy to murder, was rejected. The court found sufficient prima facie case based on confessional statements and verified material linking him to the crime. While acknowledging the right to speedy trial, the court directed courts to expedite proceedings rather than grant bail, noting the applicant's specific invo
What did the court decide?
Bail application rejected; Special Court directed to decide trial as expeditiously as possible.
What the court decided
d-ba-1228-2021 & ia-586-2022.-f.doc
VRJ
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
BAIL APPLICATION NO.1228 OF 2021
VAIBHAV RAMESH JADHAV Digitally signed byVAIBHAV RAMESHJADHAVDate: 2023.08.2114:20:22 +0530
Rajesh Alias Pandit Kamal Agrawal … Applicant V/s.
The State of Maharashtra … Respondent
WITH
INTERIM APPLICATION NO.586 OF 2022 IN
BAIL APPLICATION NO.1228 OF 2021
Atit Deven Shah … Applicant In the matter between Rajesh Alias Pandit Kamal Agrawal … Applicant V/s. The State of Maharashtra … Respondent
Mr Nitin Sejpal with, Ms Pooja Sejpal with, Ms Akshata Desai, and Mr Krunal Thakkar for the applicant in BA. Mr Niranjan Mundargi i/by Mr Gaurav P. Thote, for the applicant in IA.
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether bail should be granted to the applicant charged with conspiracy to murder under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act.
Whether the discharge of a co-accused with a similar role entitles the applicant to a similar benefit.
Whether the delay in trial entitles the applicant to bail or merely directs expedited hearings.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Rajesh Alias Pandit Kamal Agrawal
- applicant
Atit Deven Shah
- respondent
The State of Maharashtra
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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