Mumbai, January 28, 2022 – Mohammad Gulfan Saifi has been denied bail by the Sessions Court for Greater Bombay in an attempted murder case. Additional Sessions Judge Milind A. Bhosale (Court Room No. 27) issued the order on January 28, 2022.

Saifi was arrested in connection with C.R. No. 1 of 2022, registered at the MRA Marg Police Station, for offenses under Sections 307 (attempt to murder), 504 (intentional insult), 506(ii) (criminal intimidation), read with 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code¹ (IPC).

Background and Allegations:

The prosecution’s case is that on January 1, 2022, the complainant was proceeding to HSBC Bank to collect debris from his truck at around 4:45 a.m. A person wearing a black and blue T-shirt allegedly began abusing him and then called two other individuals. All three then assaulted the complainant with bamboo sticks, causing injuries across his body.

Arguments Presented:

Advocate A.P. Madhuri, representing Saifi, argued that he was falsely implicated as accused number four. She stated that he had merely gone to the scene on his scooter and was not involved in the assault. She argued that the investigation was complete, the weapon had been recovered, and Saifi was willing to abide by any conditions imposed by the court.

Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) Erande, representing the State, opposed the bail, citing the detailed allegations in the FIR and the complainant’s description of the assailants. He argued that the investigation was ongoing and that the complainant had sustained serious injuries.

Court’s Reasoning and Decision:

Judge Bhosale reviewed the submissions, the prosecution’s reply, and the medical certificate filed by the Investigating Officer. He noted that the complainant had sustained injuries across his body, some of which were grievous.

Considering the seriousness of the offense and the ongoing investigation, the court concluded that it was not the appropriate time to release Saifi on bail.

Decision:

Saifi’s bail application was rejected.

Order Details:

The order was dictated and signed on January 28, 2022. The certified copy was uploaded on January 28, 2022, at 4:30 p.m.

This decision reflects the court’s consideration of the seriousness of the offense, the grievous nature of the injuries, and the ongoing investigation.