Nashik Court Grants Bail to Mateen Majeed Shaik in TCS Case

• A sessions court in Nashik granted bail to Mateen Majeed Shaikh, an AIMIM corporator accused in the TCS Nashik sexual harassment case.
• Shaikh was charged under Section 249 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita for allegedly sheltering co-accused Nida Khan.
• The court's decision may have implications for lawyers handling similar cases, particularly those involving Section 249.

As regards the case of the present applicant is concerned, his case is different than other accused and he was charged only for the offence punishable under Section 249 of Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita i.e. to give shelter to the accused involved in an offence of non-bailable nature.

A sessions court in Nashik granted bail to Mateen Majeed Shaikh, an AIMIM corporator accused in the TCS Nashik sexual harassment case. Additional sessions judge Kedar Rajaram Joglekar made this decision after observing that the investigating agency did not deem it necessary to arrest Shaikh during the probe. This observation was based on the fact that Shaikh's custody was never insisted upon by the police, and he was instead set free with a notice under Section 35(3).

The case against Shaikh involves allegations of sheltering co-accused Nida Khan, who was evading arrest. The court noted that giving shelter to an accused is the only offence invoked against Shaikh, and he was charged under Section 249 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita for this offence. This section pertains to providing shelter to individuals involved in non-bailable offences. The FIR against TCS employees also includes charges under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, as well as provisions related to sexual harassment and hurting religious sentiments.

This development may have significant implications for lawyers handling similar cases, particularly those involving Section 249 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita. The court's decision to grant bail to Shaikh highlights the importance of reviewing bail conditions and their potential impact on clients accused in similar circumstances. As the case against TCS employees continues, this ruling may set a precedent for future bail applications.

This development may require lawyers to review the bail conditions and implications for their clients accused in similar cases, particularly under Section 249 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.

Source: Original reporting via Nashik Court grants bail to AIMIM corporator Mateen Majeed Shaik in TCS case