Mumbai, January 20, 2022 – Nasim Ahmed Sohail Ahmed Khan @ Bantul has been granted bail by the Sessions Court for Greater Bombay in an assault case. Additional Judge G.B. Gurao (Court Room No. 17) issued the order on January 19, 2022.

Khan was arrested in connection with C.R. No. 5/2022, registered at the Deonar Police Station, for offenses under Sections 326 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 504 (intentional insult),¹ read with 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Background and Allegations:

The complainant, Mohd. Waris, and Khan are residents of the same area. The dispute arose from an unpaid debt related to a mobile phone sale. On January 1, 2022, the complainant confronted Khan, who allegedly became angry and assaulted him with his hands and a wooden strip, causing an injury to the complainant’s left hand. The complainant received treatment at Shatabdi Hospital and subsequently filed a police report.

Arguments Presented:

Advocate Mohammed Khan, representing Khan, argued that his client was innocent, the complainant was not admitted to the hospital, Khan was the sole breadwinner of his family, had a clean record, and was willing to abide by any court conditions.

Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) Pranjali Joshi, representing the State, argued that the offense was serious, the investigation was ongoing, and Khan might pressure witnesses if released.

Court’s Reasoning and Decision:

Judge Gurao reviewed the application, documents, and the prosecution’s reply. He noted that while the prosecution claimed the complainant sustained a fracture, he was treated as an outpatient. The court also observed that the major part of the investigation was complete and Khan’s custodial interrogation was no longer necessary. Khan was a permanent resident and agreed to abide by court conditions.

Bail Conditions:

Khan was granted bail upon furnishing a personal bond of Rs. 15,000 with one or more sureties of the same amount. The following conditions were imposed:

• Khan must attend the Deonar Police Station as and when required by the Investigating Officer until further orders.
• He must not pressure prosecution witnesses.
• He must not commit any offense while on bail.
• He must provide his correct address to the Investigating Officer.
• He was granted provisional cash bail of Rs. 15,000 for four weeks.
• Bail to be furnished before the Magistrate.

Order Details:

The order was dictated on January 19, 2022, transcribed on January 20, 2022, and signed on January 20, 2022. The certified copy was uploaded on January 20, 2022.

This decision reflects the court’s consideration of the completion of the investigation, the nature of the complainant’s injuries, and the imposition of conditions to ensure Khan’s compliance with the legal process.