Aslam Rafiq Shaikh, accused in an assault case in Chembur, Mumbai, has been granted regular bail by the Court of Sessions for Greater Mumbai.

On February 12, 2024, Judge A.S. Salgar allowed bail for Aslam Rafiq Shaikh, accused under multiple sections of the IPC including attempt to murder, after discrepancies were noted between the FIR and medical evidence. Shaikh was alleged to have assaulted Mukesh Jadhav with a bamboo stick, but the medical certificate did not corroborate the head injury claim.

The court, considering the completion of the investigation and the bail granted to co-accused, found no reason to keep Shaikh in custody, especially since the complainant was no longer in danger. Conditions for bail include not tampering with evidence or witnesses and not entering the vicinity of the complainant.

This case illustrates how discrepancies in evidence can influence judicial decisions on bail, emphasizing the importance of factual consistency in legal proceedings.