Adil@Shalu Ibrar Siddhiqui v. State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail Application No. 585 of 2024; Adil@shalu Ibrar Siddhiqui v. State of Maharashtra; High Court of Judicature at Bombay; Shivkumar Dige, J.; decided 4 February 2025; regular bail granted on principle of parity; Crime No. 216 of 2021, Kherwadi Police Station, Mumbai; Sections 302, 120-B, 201 read with 34 IPC; Sections 4 and 25 Indian Arms Act; Section 37(1)(A) Maharashtra Police Act; murder; criminal conspiracy; CCTV footage recovered; co-accused released on bail; applicant in custody more than three years; antecedents 11 cases (6 disposed, 5 pending); P.R. bond Rs. 50,000/- with sureties in like amount; monthly attendance at police station on first Monday till framing of charge; trial court not to be influenced by observations.
What did the court decide?
Release on regular bail in Crime No. 216 of 2021 registered with Kherwadi Police Station, Mumbai, on executing a P.R. bond of Rs. 50,000/- with one or two sureties in the like amount, subject to conditions: (ii) attending the concerned police station once a month on the first Monday between 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. till framing of charge; (iii) informing latest place of residence and mobile number to the Investigating Officer immediately after release and upon any change; (iv) not tampering with evidence or attempting to influence or contact the complainant, witnesses or persons concerned with the case; (v) not contacting the victim and prosecution witnesses.