Why was anticipatory bail denied to the alleged former aide of Chhota Rajan?

Anticipatory bail was denied because the court found the victim's consent affidavit might have been made under duress, and there was a risk of the applicant absconding and influencing witnesses.

What was the alleged crime committed by Prashant Laxman Deshmukh?

Prashant Laxman Deshmukh and his associates allegedly attacked a railway contractor with a sharp weapon and a paver block two weeks prior to the court's decision.

What was the relationship between the accused and the victim?

The court noted that Deshmukh had engaged in business with the victim, but their ties had soured, and there were alleged prior threats made before the attack.

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Court Denies Bail to Alleged Rajan Aide in Attack Case

17 Mar

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Court refused anticipatory bail to an alleged former aide of gangster Chhota Rajan.
The applicant and associates allegedly attacked a railway contractor two weeks ago.
The judge cited victim's consent possibly made under duress.

Court Denies Bail to Alleged Rajan Aide in Attack Case

A Kalyan sessions court has refused anticipatory bail to Prashant Laxman Deshmukh, who is allegedly a former aide of gangster Chhota Rajan. Deshmukh and his associates are accused of attacking a railway contractor with a sharp weapon and a paver block two weeks ago.

Additional sessions judge P P Muley observed that the victim had provided a consent affidavit for Deshmukh's bail. However, the judge considered this consent potentially made under duress. The court highlighted the risk of Deshmukh absconding and influencing witnesses, deeming it unsuitable for granting protection.

The defense argued Deshmukh was not at the scene and his criminal record was outdated. Conversely, the prosecution identified Deshmukh as the alleged leader of the 'PD gang,' responsible for the attack. The court acknowledged a past business relationship between Deshmukh and the victim that had soured, referencing prior alleged threats.

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