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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
AMIT BORKAR
Jayant Sanjeeva Shetty – Appellant
Versus
State of Maharashtra – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. background of bail application and alleged fraud (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 2. defendant's arguments against the charges (Para 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15) |
| 3. prosecution's case and evidence against the applicant (Para 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 23 , 24) |
| 4. investigation and charges (Para 22) |
| 5. counterarguments and claims of illegality in operations (Para 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33) |
| 6. court's observations on bail considerations (Para 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40) |
| 7. standards for establishing entrustment and misuse (Para 41 , 42 , 44 , 45 , 46) |
| 8. distinction between civil and criminal liability (Para 56 , 58 , 59 , 62 , 63) |
| 9. legal framework surrounding deposit-taking activities (Para 64 , 65 , 67 , 68) |
| 10. magnitude and impact of the alleged fraud (Para 70 , 71 , 72 , 73) |
| 11. risks associated with releasing the applicant (Para 81 , 83 , 84 , 90 , 91) |
| 12. final conclusion and rejection of bail application (Para 94 , 96 , 97) |
JUDGMENT :
AMIT BORKAR, J.
1. The present application has been moved by the Applicant/Accused No.2, namely Jayant Sanjeeva Shetty, under Section 4 39 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking the grant of regular bail. The matter arises out of
Entrustment of investor funds creates a basis for criminal breach of trust allegations; economic offences involving large-scale fraud necessitate close scrutiny and denial of bail.
The court held that the age and health of the applicants, along with the nature of the allegations, justified granting bail despite serious charges under economic offences.
The delay in trial, seriousness of economic offences, and the larger interest of the public are crucial factors in determining bail applications for serious economic offences.
The court established that the severity of financial crimes and the potential for flight are critical factors in bail considerations under the Criminal Procedure Code.
The main legal point established is that the proper maintenance of ledger accounts and absence of evidence of inducement of investors can be considered in granting bail in financial fraud cases.
The court established that for offences under Section 409 IPC, the investigation period is extended to 90 days, and economic offences require a serious approach regarding bail due to their potential ....
The main legal point established in the judgment is that the investments made in the case fell within the definition of 'deposit' under section 2(c)(i) of the MPID Act, and that the accused had commi....
The court balanced the right to personal liberty with the need for the accused's presence at trial, emphasizing that continued custody should be based on the risk of interference in the administratio....
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