Mumbai, March 30, 2024 – Anand Manohar Kadam has been granted bail by the Sessions Court for Greater Bombay in a case involving assault and attempted murder. Additional Sessions Judge N.S. Shaikh (Court Room No. 39) issued the order on March 28, 2024.

Kadam was arrested in connection with C.R. No. 83 of 2024, registered at the N.M. Joshi Marg Police Station, for offenses under Sections 307 (attempt to murder), 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), and 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace)¹ of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Background and Allegations:

The complainant alleged that on January 26, 2024, Kadam, her neighbor, assaulted her following a dispute involving their children playing in the building’s gallery. She claimed that Kadam touched her breast, threatened to kill her, and struck her on the head with a wooden badminton bat, causing a bleeding injury.

Arguments Presented:

Advocate Sharad Raut, representing Kadam, argued that he was falsely implicated and that the complainant’s injury was self-inflicted. He contended that the offense under Section 307 of the IPC was not applicable, the complainant’s injury was not grievous, and Kadam had been in judicial custody since March 11, 2024. He also stated that Kadam had no criminal antecedents and was willing to abide by any conditions imposed by the court.

Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) Jyotsna Gawli, representing the State, opposed the bail, arguing that Kadam and the complainant were neighbors, and releasing him would pose a risk of witness tampering and evidence tampering.

Court’s Reasoning and Decision:

Judge Shaikh noted that the investigation was complete, and the badminton bat used in the alleged assault had been recovered. Kadam had been in judicial custody since March 11, 2024, and the filing of the charge sheet would take time.

The court found that there was no purpose in keeping Kadam in custody, as nothing further was to be recovered or discovered from him.

Bail Conditions:

Kadam was granted bail upon executing a personal bond of Rs. 25,000 with one or more solvent sureties of the same amount. The following conditions were imposed:

• Kadam must submit proof of residence, Aadhar Card, and Election card, if any.
• He must not involve himself in any crime.
• He must not tamper with prosecution evidence.
• He must not directly or indirectly influence or threaten the complainant or any person acquainted with the case.
• He must attend the trial on every date.
• Breach of any condition will result in the cancellation of his bail.

Order Details:

The order was dictated on March 28, 2024, and checked and signed on March 30, 2024. The certified copy was uploaded on March 30, 2024, at 5:40 p.m.

This decision reflects the court’s consideration of the completed investigation, Kadam’s time in judicial custody, and the imposition of conditions to ensure his compliance with the legal process.