Mumbai, April 8, 2024 – Rohit Adhikrao Patil and two others have been granted bail by the Sessions Court for Greater Mumbai pending the hearing of their appeal against a conviction. Additional Sessions Judge S.P. Pingle (Court Room No. 88) issued the order on March 30, 2024.

The appellants were convicted by the 49th Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Vikhroli, Mumbai, in C.C.No. 1000/PW/2017. They subsequently filed Criminal Appeal No. 146 of 2024 and then filed Criminal Bail Application No. 592 of 2024 seeking bail during the appeal process.

Background and Arguments:

The appellants sought bail as they were convicted by the Magistrate Court. Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) K.F. Tadvi strongly opposed the bail application, arguing that if released, the appellants might delay the appeal hearing and abscond.

Advocate Mahesh Gupta represented the appellants.

Court’s Decision and Conditions:

Judge Pingle, after hearing both parties, decided to grant bail to all three appellants.

The court ordered that:

• The Criminal Bail Application No. 592 of 2024 is allowed.
• Appellants/original accused No. 1 to 3 are released on a personal bond (P.B.) and surety bond (S.B.) of Rs. 20,000 each.
• They must attend all appeal hearing dates regularly and inform the court in advance of any absence with a genuine reason.
• The next date for the appeal hearing is set for December 9, 2024.

Order Details:

The order was dictated and pronounced in open court on March 30, 2024, transcribed on April 6, 2024, and signed on April 6, 2024. The certified copy was uploaded on April 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

This decision reflects the court’s discretion to grant bail pending appeal, balancing the appellants’ right to appeal with the need to ensure their presence during the appeal process. The imposed conditions aim to prevent delays and ensure the appellants’ compliance.