MCOCA Court Rejects Bail Plea of Photographer Chetan Paradhi in Murder Case

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Mumbai Police had booked Chetan Paradhi, a 27-year-old photographer from Ambernath, under the MCOCA Act for allegedly providing accommodation and help to the killers who murdered NCP leader Baba Siddique. Paradhi claimed he was falsely implicated and that there was no allegation against him in the chargesheet. He argued that his conversations with friends and being connected through call data records did not prove involvement in any conspiracy.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chetan Paradhi, a 27-year-old photographer, was accused of providing accommodation and help to the killers who murdered NCP leader Baba Siddique.
  • Paradhi claimed he was falsely implicated and that there was no allegation against him in the chargesheet.
  • The special public prosecutor, Mahesh Mule, opposed the bail plea, stating that Paradhi's confession as a co-accused and his role in providing accommodation and helping the shooters find a place for practice demonstrated prima facie involvement in the crime.
  • The court observed that the material placed on record clearly demonstrated Paradhi's complicity in the crime.
  • Paradhi argued that his membership in a crime syndicate could not be ruled out due to the nature of the offense and the possibility of repetition.
  • Paradhi's bail plea was rejected by the special MCOCA court, citing his involvement in the crime and the possibility of repetition.

Statistics:

  • 27: Age of Chetan Paradhi, the accused photographer
  • 66: Age of NCP leader Baba Siddique, who was murdered
  • 1: Number of bail pleas filed by Paradhi
  • 1: Number of bail pleas rejected by the special MCOCA court

Sources:

  • The Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com