Mumbai, April 8, 2024 – Pratik Babu Shelar (25) and Rohit Nandu Gavali alias Macchi (22) have been granted bail by the Sessions Court for Greater Mumbai in an assault case. Additional Sessions Judge A.A. Kulkarni (Court Room No. 22) issued the order on April 8, 2024.

Shelar and Gavali were arrested in connection with C.R. No. 57/2024, registered at the Govandi Police Station, for offenses under Section 307 (attempt to murder) read with Section 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code¹ (IPC).

Background and Allegations:

The complainant, the son-in-law of co-accused Manoj Patil, alleged that he was assaulted by Shelar, Gavali, and Patil on February 27, 2024, due to an ongoing dispute with his wife, Patil’s daughter. The complainant claimed that he was attacked with an iron rod, pewar block, and stones, sustaining grievous injuries.

Arguments Presented:

Advocate Shubham Singh, representing Shelar and Gavali, argued that they were falsely implicated, were not present at the scene, and were only friends of Manoj Patil. He also argued that no offense under Section 307 of the IPC was made out and that no further seizures were required from his clients.

Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) J.N. Suryawanshi, representing the State, opposed the bail, citing the complainant’s hospitalization, the criminal antecedents of the accused, and the possibility of tampering with evidence. He also mentioned that the complainant’s medical certificate was pending.

Court’s Reasoning and Decision:

Judge Kulkarni reviewed the FIR and the submissions. He noted that the complainant had been discharged from the hospital, indicating that his life was no longer in danger. The court also observed that no further seizures were required from Shelar and Gavali and that they had been in police custody for investigation purposes.

The court concluded that further detention was unnecessary and that imposing conditions would be sufficient.

Bail Conditions:

Shelar and Gavali were granted bail upon furnishing a personal bond and surety bond of Rs. 25,000 each, with one or more sureties of the same amount. The following conditions were imposed:

• Shelar and Gavali must attend the Govandi Police Station, Mumbai, every Monday until the conclusion of the investigation or for three months, whichever is earlier.
• They must furnish their residential address proof and contact numbers to the Investigating Officer.
• They must not directly or indirectly influence, threaten, or promise any person acquainted with the facts of the case.
• They must not leave India without prior permission from the Court.
• Bail to be furnished before the Trial Court.

Order Details:

The order was directly dictated on the computer and signed on April 8, 2024. The certified copy was uploaded on the same day at 5:30 p.m.

This decision reflects the court’s consideration of the complainant’s discharge from the hospital, the completion of the custodial investigation, and the imposition of conditions to ensure the accused’s cooperation and prevent potential interference with the legal process.