Mumbai, Maharashtra – May 20, 2022 – The Sessions Court for Greater Bombay has granted bail to Jamil Sikandar Mulla, accused of receiving stolen railway property. Additional Sessions Judge R.M. Sadrani (C.R. No. 37) allowed Bail Application No. 827 of 2022, related to C.R. No. 4 of 2022 registered with the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Andheri Post, Mumbai.

Jamil Sikandar Mulla, 34, was arrested and charged under Section 3 of the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act.

Case Background:

On April 6, 2022, approximately 52 kilograms of Chair Arms Rest, valued at ₹1,200, were stolen from railway property. Three individuals were arrested based on CCTV footage, and they implicated Mulla, stating that they had sold the stolen property to him. Mulla was subsequently arrested as the receiver of the stolen goods.

Arguments and Court’s Reasoning:

Advocate Vijay Agale represented the applicant, Jamil Sikandar Mulla. APP Abhijeet Gondwal represented the respondent, the State of Maharashtra.

The court, after considering the nature of the offense and the prescribed punishment, decided to grant bail. “Considering the nature of offence and punishment prescribed for the offence, I am inclined to allow the application,” Judge Sadrani stated.

Bail Conditions:

Judge Sadrani granted bail to Jamil Sikandar Mulla on the following conditions:

• Execution of a personal bond of ₹25,000 with one or more sureties of the same amount.
• Submission of detailed address and phone number at the time of furnishing bail.
• Bail to be processed before the Court attending remand.
• Attendance at the Railway Protection Force, Andheri Post, Mumbai, as and when called by the investigating officer.
• Prohibition from directly or indirectly inducing, threatening, or promising any person acquainted with the facts of the case.
• Prohibition from leaving India without previous permission of the Court.

The certified copy of the judgment was issued on May 20, 2022. This decision highlights the court’s consideration of the nature of the offense and the prescribed punishment when granting bail.