Molester says no flight risk because of Ramzan, gets bail

A 35-year-old man was granted bail by the Dindoshi Sessions court after he informed the court that he is observing Ramzan in the city and that there is no chance that he would abscond.

The court in its bail order maintained that the victim, who alleged molestation charges against the accused, knew the accused and that they were in contact with each other.

According to the complainant, she first met the accused to repair her mobile phone. The accused kept harassing her on her mobile phone, seeking a personal relationship with her.

"On May 19, 2017, the accused visited the victim's home and allegedly assaulted and molested her. She approached the Goregaon police and a case was registered against the accused.

The accused said that since he is settled in Mumbai, there is no chance that he could leave his day-to-day affairs and abscond from the city, the jurisdiction of the local Police authorities and the Court.

The court, after going through the evidence, held that it appeared that the accused and the victim were known to each other. They also had dinner together a few times. Since he resides in Mumbai and is observing fast during the holy month of Ramzan. On these grounds, he deserves bail, the court held.