Dattatray Dadu Patil v. State of Maharashtra and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted — MPID/IPC deposit-collection case. Bombay HC, Kolhapur Circuit Bench, Vrushali V. Joshi J., 23-02-2026; Bail Application No.951 of 2025; Applicant Dattatray Dadu Patil; C.R. No.112/2023, Murgud Police Station, Kolhapur; offences u/Ss.406, 409, 420 r/w 34 IPC and S.3 MPID Act 1999; Dhanshanti Multitrading Services LLP; assured fixed monthly interest; complainant invested Rs.81,20,000 (first Rs.1,00,000; interest Rs.11,430); returns stopped Feb 2022; funds routed via accused No.3 (deceased) to accused Nos.4-5; flats promised; amount secured by undertakings of accused Nos.4-5 re 12 flats on leave and licence; accused No.5 on bail, accused No.4 interim anticipatory bail; parity with wife/accused No.2 contested by APP but not adjudicated; bond Rs.25,000 + like surety; conditions incl. passport surrender and trial attendance.
What did the court decide?
Release on bail on furnishing personal bond of Rs.25,000 with recent self-attested photograph and surety of the like amount, at the satisfaction of the investigating officer, subject to conditions: (i) no direct or indirect inducement, threat or promise to any witness acquainted with the facts so as to dissuade disclosure to the court or police; (ii) no obstruction or hampering of police investigation and no mischief with evidence collected or yet to be collected; (iii) maintenance of law and order; (iv) furnishing address and mobile number at execution of bond to the investigating officer and the court concerned, and no change of residence till final disposal of the case; (v) surrender of passport, if any, before the investigating officer within a week, failing which an affidavit of non-possession; (vi) regular presence during trial and cooperation with the learned trial Court to complete the trial.