Mumbai, January 25, 2022 – Ajimullah Mashuqali Shaikh @ Shah @ Hajimullah Masuqali Shah has been granted bail by the Sessions Court for Greater Bombay in a case involving assault and obstruction of a public servant. Additional Sessions Judge R.M. Sadrani (Court Room No. 37) issued the order on January 24, 2022.
Shaikh was arrested in connection with C.R. No. 561 of 2021, registered at the Wadala Police Station, for offenses under Sections 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty), 332 (voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty),1 506(II) (criminal intimidation), and 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC),2 and Section 142 of the Maharashtra Police Act.
Background and Allegations:
The complainant, Subhash Avhad, a BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) garbage truck driver, reported that Shaikh abused him and assaulted him and another employee when he parked his vehicle at Dinbandhu Nagar, Wadala (East) to collect garbage on December 16, 2021. Shaikh was arrested on the same day.
Arguments Presented:
Advocate Shambhunath Chauhan represented Shaikh.
Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) Malankar represented the State.
Court’s Reasoning and Decision:
Judge Sadrani acknowledged that Shaikh had 19 criminal antecedents. However, he stated that this alone could not be a ground to reject the bail application. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the court decided to grant bail.
Bail Conditions:
Shaikh was granted bail upon executing a personal bond of Rs. 25,000 with one or two sureties of the same amount. The following conditions were imposed:
- Shaikh must furnish his detailed address and phone number at the time of furnishing bail.
- Bail to be furnished before the court attending remand.
- Shaikh must attend the Wadala Police Station, Mumbai, as and when called by the investigating officer.
- He must not directly or indirectly influence, threaten, or promise any person acquainted with the facts of the case.
- He must not leave India without prior permission from the court.
Order Details:
The order was dictated on January 24, 2022, transcribed on January 25, 2022, and signed on January 25, 2022. The certified copy was uploaded on January 25, 2022, at 4:30 p.m.
This decision reflects the court’s consideration of the specific facts of the case, despite Shaikh’s criminal history, and the imposition of conditions to ensure his compliance with the legal process.