Adnan Siraj Ahamad Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court, Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction; Bail Application No. 705 of 2026; Adnan Siraj Ahamad Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra; decided 20th February 2026 by Dr. Neela Gokhale, J.; bail granted in C.R.No. 20 of 2026, Mira Road Police Station, District Mira Bhayandar, Vasai Virar; offences under Sections 123, 223, 272, 275, 3(5) BNS 2023; Sections 26(2), 26(4), 30(2)(a) Food Safety and Standard Act 2006; Section 7 Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act 2019; earlier bail rejected by Additional Sessions Judge, Thane on 29.01.2026; charge-sheet not filed; antecedents in similar offences; pan masala; Section 328 IPC vs Section 123 BNS issue pending before Supreme Court; PR Bond Rs.35,000/- with local sureties; conditions incl. monthly police-station reporting and passport deposit; application allowed and disposed.
What did the court decide?
Applicant enlarged on bail on executing a PR Bond of Rs.35,000/- with one or two local sureties in the like amount, subject to conditions: attendance before the Trial Court on every date unless exempted; monthly attendance at the concerned Police Station on the First Saturday between 11:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. till conclusion of trial; deposit of passport (if held) with the Police Station; not leaving India without permission of the Trial Court; not tampering with or influencing or contacting the complainant, witnesses or persons concerned; informing latest place of residence and contact number upon release and any change thereafter; co-operation with the conduct of the trial; infraction to entail cancellation of bail.