Saddamhusain Aslam Shaikh v. the State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Interim bail on humanitarian grounds for last rites of deceased mother; eight-day release; cash bail Rs.25,000; conditions incl. daily reporting to DCB CID Unit 5, passport deposit, no contact with witnesses, surrender at 15:00 hours on eighth day, cancellation on infraction; merits deferred to 21 November 2025. Bombay High Court, Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction; Dr. Neela Gokhale, J.; Bail Application No.3627 of 2025; Saddamhusain Aslam Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra; C.R. No.16 of 2022, DCB CID Unit 5, Kurla, Mumbai; Ss. 302, 307, 120B, 201, 34 IPC; Ss. 3, 4, 25, 27 Arms Act.
What did the court decide?
Interim bail granted for eight days from the date of release, solely to attend the last rites of the Applicant's mother, on cash bail of Rs.25,000/- for immediate release, subject to conditions: daily attendance at the office of DCB CID Unit 5; deposit of passport (if held) with the Police Station on release; no tampering with or influence/contact of the complainant, witnesses or persons concerned; informing latest place of residence and contact number to the Court seized of the matter and the IO, with updates on change; co-operation with the conduct of the trial; surrender before the Jail authorities concerned at 15:00 hours on the eighth day of release; any infraction to entail cancellation of bail and immediate custody. The Bail Application itself is to be considered on merits on 21st November, 2025.