Mumbai, June 24, 2022 – Anwar Dadani, who was convicted and sentenced by a lower court in a dispute involving Fitrite International Travel Services, has been granted bail by the Sessions Court for Greater Mumbai. Additional Sessions Judge K. P. Shrikhande allowed Dadani’s bail application (Bail Application No. 88 of 2022) in connection with his appeal (Criminal Appeal No. 326 of 2022), effectively suspending the sentence imposed by the Metropolitan Magistrate.

Background of the Case:

Dadani was convicted and sentenced by the 56th Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Mazgaon, Mumbai, on November 22, 2020, in C.C. No. 1530/SS/2020. The nature of the original dispute, the specific charges, and the imposed sentence were not detailed in the provided bail order. However, Dadani subsequently filed an appeal against this judgment, along with the current bail application, seeking relief from the Sessions Court.

Court Proceedings and Arguments:

The Sessions Court, presided over by Judge Shrikhande, heard the arguments from both Dadani’s advocate, Anees Shaikh, and the Additional Public Prosecutor (APP), Ajit Chavan, representing the State of Maharashtra. The court also reviewed the relevant documents and materials related to the case.

Court’s Decision and Reasoning:

Judge Shrikhande noted that the sentence imposed by the lower court had already been suspended. This suspension, likely granted during the initial stages of the appeal process, indicated that the court found sufficient grounds to temporarily stay the execution of the sentence pending the appeal’s outcome.

Based on this existing suspension, Judge Shrikhande concluded that there were sufficient grounds to allow Dadani’s bail application.

Conditions of Bail:

The court granted Dadani bail on the following conditions:

• He must execute a Personal Recognizance (P.R.) Bond of ₹25,000.
• He must provide one or two sureties of the same amount.

Significance of the Order:

This order signifies that Dadani will remain out of custody while his appeal against the lower court’s judgment is being heard. The suspension of the sentence and the granting of bail are procedural steps that allow the appellate court to review the case without the appellant serving the sentence prematurely.

Further Proceedings:

The Sessions Court will now proceed with hearing Dadani’s criminal appeal (Criminal Appeal No. 326 of 2022). During the appeal, the court will examine the lower court’s judgment, the evidence presented, and the legal arguments raised by both parties. The court will then decide whether to uphold, modify, or overturn the lower court’s decision.