Siddhant @ Sidharth Balu Taktode vs The State Of Maharashtra
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Counsel (3)
Case Significance
Siddhant @ Sidharth Balu Taktode vs The State Of Maharashtra is a Supreme Court of India decision dated December 18, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-1017). The appellant, charged under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) and incarcerated for approximately five years since age 21, sought bail. The Supreme Court granted bail with conditions including a Rs. 50,000 bond, prohibition from entering Akluj Tehsil, and regular court appearances, while also directing the High Court and State of Maharashtra to evolve a mechanism to ensure accused persons are produced before trial courts to prevent prolonging of trials. The bench comprised Justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan. The judgment was delivered by Justice B.R. Gavai. Counsel appearing: Anagha S. Desai (counsel for respondent), Anand Dilip Landge (counsel for appellant), Varad Kilor (counsel for respondent).
Summary
The appellant, charged under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) and incarcerated for approximately five years since age 21, sought bail. The Supreme Court granted bail with conditions including a Rs. 50,000 bond, prohibition from entering Akluj Tehsil, and regular court appearances, while also directing the High Court and State of Maharashtra to evolve a mechanism to ensure accused persons are produced before trial courts to prevent prolonging of trials.
What was the outcome of Siddhant @ Sidharth Balu Taktode vs The State Of Maharashtra?
The appellant, charged under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) and incarcerated for approximately five years since age 21, sought bail. The Supreme Court granted bail with conditi...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-1017)