Mumbai, January 25, 2022 – Shamim Shaikh @ Token @ Samir has been granted bail by the Sessions Court for Greater Bombay in a mobile theft case. 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. 445 of 2021, registered at the Kurla Railway Police Station, for an offense under Section 379 (theft) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Background and Allegations:

The complainant, Suraj Zagaru Munda, reported that on October 26, 2021, while he was sleeping in the open space of Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Shaikh stole his mobile phone. The stolen mobile was subsequently recovered from Shaikh.

Arguments Presented:

• The mobile phone was recovered from the applicant.
• The applicant is 51 years old.
• The application is for regular bail.

Court’s Reasoning and Decision:

Judge Sadrani considered the application and the arguments from both sides. The court noted that the stolen mobile phone had been recovered from Shaikh and that the application was for regular bail. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the court decided to grant bail.

Bail Conditions:

Shaikh was granted bail upon furnishing a personal bond of Rs. 25,000 with one or two sureties of the same amount. The following conditions were imposed:

• Shaikh must provide his detailed address and phone number at the time of furnishing bail.
• Bail must be furnished before the court attending remand.
• Shaikh must attend the Kurla Railway Police Station, Mumbai, as and when called by the investigating officer.
• Shaikh must not directly or indirectly influence, threaten, or promise any person acquainted with the facts of the accusation.
• Shaikh must not leave India without prior permission of 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 recovery of the stolen mobile phone and the imposition of conditions to ensure Shaikh’s cooperation and prevent potential interference with the legal process.