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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD
Advait M.Sethna
Abhijit Annasaheb Amrutrao – Appellant
Versus
State of Maharashtra Through – Investigation Officer – Respondent
Based on the provided legal document, this case does not primarily pertain to lapses in police investigation. Instead, the court's decision is based on the assessment of the evidence, the seriousness of the allegations under the NDPS Act, and the applicability of legal provisions such as Section 37. The court emphasizes the importance of custodial interrogation to uncover links between the accused and the criminal activities, which indicates that the investigation is ongoing and the evidence is being scrutinized rather than highlighting any lapses or misconduct in the police investigation itself.
The relevant reasoning regarding the investigation and its adequacy is discussed in the court's findings, particularly in paragraphs (!) , (!) , (!) , and (!) , where the court considers the material collected, the statements of witnesses, and the overall investigation process. The court does not express any concern about lapses or deficiencies in the police investigation, but rather focuses on the sufficiency of the evidence to justify denial of anticipatory bail.
| Table of Content |
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| 1. facts surrounding the drug trafficking case. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. applicant's denial of involvement and argument for bail. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. judicial considerations and references to precedents. (Para 5 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 4. prosecution's case against the applicant involving financial transactions. (Para 6 , 8 , 9) |
| 5. discussion of existing case laws and their implications on current case. (Para 7) |
| 6. final dismissal of the application and recommendations for regular bail. (Para 14 , 15 , 16) |
JUDGMENT :
ADVAIT M. SETHNA, J.
1. The Applicant in the present Application has filed the present proceedings as he apprehends arrest. The present proceedings relate to crime no. 0022 of 2025. The FIR is lodged on 15 February 2025 at 03.28 hours by the Tamalwadi Police Station, Dist. Dharashiv. The alleged offences are under Sections 21 (b) and 8(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (“NDPS Act”). The occurrence of the offence is stated to have taken place on 14 February 2025. There are three accused persons in the FIR. The present Applicant was arrayed as accused No.31 in the said charge-sheet dated 16 April 2025, in Special Case No.36 of 2025. The alleged offe
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