A High Profile Dubai based Hotelier, running chain of Hotels in Dubai, accused of offences punishable under Sections 387, 420, 370(1)(3), 34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 and 4, 5, 6 of Immoral Trafficking Prevention Act, 1956, arrested in Mumbai was granted bail.
The Supreme Court has granted the bail observing that the accused has been in custody since 27-10-2018 and that a case for bail has been made out.
The Bench said:
"Though Mr. Rahul Chitnis, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the State vehemently opposed, in our view, the case for bail is made out."
It added:
"We order accordingly and direct that the appellant shall be produced before the Trial Court within three days from today and shall be released on bail on such conditions as the Trial Court may deem it appropriate, which may inter alia include i) that the appellant shall not leave the city of Mumbai without express permission from the Trial Court; ii) that he shall deposit his Passport with the Investigating machinery; and iii) that he shall not in any way try to influence the course of investigation and conduct of trial. Any violation of the conditions may entail in cancellation of bail."
Earlier the Hon’ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay had rejected the bail application, in view of the nature of accusation.
However the Hon’ble Supreme Court found weight in the arguements vehemently put forth by Mr. A. M. Dar, Advocate for the appellant and it was ordered that the appellant/accused shall be produced before the Trial Court within three days from today i. e. 22-07-2020 and shall be released on bail on such conditions as the Trial Court may deem it appropriate, which may inter alia include i) that the appellant shall not leave the city of Mumbai without express permission from the Trial Court; ii) that he shall deposit his Passport with the Investigating machinery; and iii) that he shall not in any way try to influence the course of investigation and conduct of trial.
The matter was heard by a Bench comprising of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Uday Umesh Lalit and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vineet Saraan on 22-07-2020.
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