In a recent development at the Tis Hazari Court, Special Judge Shivali Sharma granted bail to Saurav Bhargav, alias Bhinda, an alleged member of the Salman Tyagi gang implicated under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).
The decision came amidst a heated legal battle, with Bhargav’s counsel arguing vehemently against the charges.
Bhargav, accused of being part of an organized crime syndicate, initially absconded before authorities arrested him.
His defense counsel, Deepak Sharma, countered these claims by asserting that during the alleged period of absconding, Bhargav actively supplied water to the Hari Nagar Police Chowki, a fact known to local law enforcement officials.
Sharma contended that despite his client’s apparent accessibility, the authorities made no efforts to include him in the investigation or issue a formal notice.
Saurav Bhargav Legal Proceedings: From FIR To Bail Petition Under CrPC
The legal saga began in August 2019 when the Delhi Police’s Hari Nagar station filed an FIR under MCOCA against Salman Tyagi and 22 others, including Bhargav.
Subsequently, Bhargav’s arrest on 23 December 2023, led to his petition for regular bail under Section 439 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).
Judge Shivali Sharma granted bail based on her assessment of the available evidence.
In her ruling, she found reasonable grounds to believe that Saurav Bhargav, charged under MCOCA, is not guilty.
The judge further acknowledged that Bhargav had no documented involvement in criminal activities since 2018.
However, the Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) vehemently opposed Bhargav’s bail plea, citing the seriousness of the allegations against him.
The prosecution argued that Bhargav’s name featured prominently in the sanction for the FIR under MCOCA and alleged his involvement in extortion activities targeting financiers, property dealers, and bookies.
This bail decision underscores the complexity of legal proceedings involving organized crime allegations and the critical role of evidence in judicial outcomes.
The controversy surrounding Bhargav’s case continues to provoke debate over the application of stringent laws like MCOCA and the rights of the accused in such sensitive legal matters.
The next steps in this case remain uncertain as both sides prepare for further legal proceedings, potentially shaping future interpretations of organized crime legislation in the Indian legal landscape.
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