Mumbai, March 14, 2024 – Tanya Yogendra Sharma has been granted bail by the Sessions Court for Greater Bombay after a non-bailable warrant (NBW) was issued against her for failing to appear in court. Additional Sessions Judge N.S. Shaikh (Court Room No. 39) issued the order on March 14, 2024.
Sharma was arrested in connection with Crime No. 18 of 2021, registered with the DCB, CID, CIU Unit, for offenses under Section 370(3) (trafficking of a person) read with Section 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections1 4 and 5 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act.
Background and Allegations:
Sharma was previously granted bail in Criminal Bail Application No. 311 of 2021 on March 3, 2021. However, she failed to appear in court on subsequent dates, leading to the issuance of an NBW. She was produced before the Metropolitan Magistrate, Mazgaon, on February 26, 2024, and remanded to judicial custody until March 11, 2024.
Arguments Presented:
Advocate Parag Surve, representing Sharma, stated that she undertook to remain present on all future court dates. He emphasized that she came from a well-to-do family, had a permanent residence, and had family responsibilities. He argued that she was willing to abide by any conditions imposed by the court.
Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) Jyotsna Gawli represented the State.
Court’s Reasoning and Decision:
Judge Shaikh considered the nature of the offense, Sharma’s family responsibilities, and her undertaking to attend future court hearings. The court concluded that Sharma was entitled to bail, subject to stringent conditions.
Bail Conditions:
Sharma was granted bail upon executing a personal bond of Rs. 20,000 with one or two sureties of the same amount. The following conditions were imposed:
- Sharma must remain present before the court on each and every date without fail.
- She must not tamper with prosecution evidence or witnesses.
- She must not leave the jurisdiction of Maharashtra State.
- Breach of any condition will result in the immediate cancellation of her bail.
Order Details:
The order was dictated and signed on March 14, 2024, and uploaded on the same day at 6:00 p.m.
This decision reflects the court’s consideration of Sharma’s family responsibilities, her undertaking to attend future court hearings, and the imposition of stringent conditions to ensure her compliance with the legal process.