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News18
22-07-2025
- News18
Thane court convicts three in 2017 theft case, acquits them of MCOCA charges
Last Updated: Thane, Jul 22 (PTI) A special court in Thane district convicted three persons in a 2017 theft case while acquitting them of charges under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Special Judge (MCOCA) V. G. Mohite sentenced Rahul Machhindra Shinde (44) and Datta Umrao Shinde (35) to five years of rigorous imprisonment after finding them guilty of charges under section 380 (theft in a dwelling house) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The other accused, Amit alias Pravin Premchand Bagrecha (44), was convicted under section 411 (dishonestly receiving stolen property) of the IPC, and sentenced to 25 days of rigorous imprisonment. A copy of the order dated July 18 was made available on Tuesday. The court acquitted the three accused of charges under the MCOCA. Rahul and Datta Shinde were also acquitted of charges under Sections 395 (dacoity) and 397 (dacoity with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt) of the IPC. Judge Mohite observed that the prosecution failed to prove the mandatory requirement of 'use of violence or threat of violence or intimidation or coercion" essential for an offence to qualify as 'organised crime" under Section 2(1)(e) of the MCOCA. According to the prosecution, on March 3, 2017, a police team were on night patrolling duty when they received a call about thieves in the Chandresh Park area in Dombivli town. Police chased five men, apprehending Datta Shinde, who was found with a stolen TV and a weapon. The remaining four managed to escape. The police later apprehended the other two accused and recovered the stolen golden ornaments. While the accused were initially charged with dacoity and dacoity with attempt to cause grievous hurt, the court found that the ingredients for these offences were not met. The judge observed, 'None of the accused voluntarily caused or attempted to cause hurt or wrongful restraint or fear of instant death or instant hurt to anybody while committing said theft in the house." PTI COR ARU view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 12:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Print
13-05-2025
- The Print
Thane court acquits man booked under MCOCA for highway robbery
A copy of the order, dated April 29, was made available on Monday. Additional Special Judge A N Sirsikar acquitted Shobhan alias Gando Himla Machar of charges under the relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code and MCOCA. Thane, May 13 (PTI) A special court in Thane district has acquitted a man booked under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in a 17-year-old highway robbery and dacoity case, citing insufficient evidence. Machar was arrested in 2008 in connection with a robbery on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway on December 9, 2007, during which vehicles were stopped and occupants looted of valuables worth more than Rs 3 lakh. According to the prosecution, three leaders of the Youth Congress were on their way to Surat for a public meeting when a gang of dacoits waylaid their vehicle on the highway and attacked and robbed them. Judge Sirsikar found the evidence presented by the prosecution insufficient and noted the inability of the witnesses to identify the accused. The court also questioned the admissibility of a confessional statement recorded by a senior police officer. Judge Sirsikar pointed out a procedural violation, stating the officer who recorded the confession of a co-accused admitted that police stations involved in the investigation were under his control. 'There is a clear-cut violation of Rule-3(2)' of the MCOC Rules, which prohibits investigating officers from being present during confession recording,' the judge ruled. Regarding Machar's alleged confession, the judge stated, 'The prosecution has not proved the confession of the present accused recorded by [the police officer]. Moreover, there must be some other evidence. Confession alone is not sufficient to establish the guilt.' The court acquitted Machar and discharged three absconding co-accused. PTI COR ARU This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
The Print
10-05-2025
- The Print
Thane court acquits man in 2015 triple murder case
The prosecution alleged that on the intervening night of December 30 and 31, 2015, Parmar set ablaze Shukila Babalu Shaikh (18), Taniya Bahadur Singh, and their 13-month-old son Jaydev Bahadur Singh in their residence at Mira Road (east). Principal District and Sessions Court judge S B Agrawal on Friday acquitted Bahadursingh Vadansingh Parmar, a jeweller, of charges under sections 302 (murder) and 436 (mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy a house, etc.) of the Indian Penal Code. Thane, May 10 (PTI) A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has acquitted a 44-year-old man accused of killing three persons, including an infant, by arson in 2015, citing insufficient witness testimonies. They contended that Parmar had an extra-marital affair with Taniya, who worked as a waitress, and they were living together. Jaydev was their son, and Taniya's sister Shukila had been residing with them. The prosecution alleged that Parmar wanted to end the relationship but faced resistance from Taniya, and they quarrelled frequently. It claimed that Parmar purchased petrol, poured it under the door of the room where the victims were sleeping, and set it on fire before fleeing the scene. Judge Agrawal pointed out that the testimonies of Vivek Ravindra Mane, the housing society chairman, who claimed to have seen CCTV footage of Parmar and an employee and owner of the petrol pump, were not of much help to the prosecution and were insufficient. 'From the entire investigation, it is apparent that the same is carried out in a quite casual manner, although it was the case of a triple murder and that too by setting the victims ablaze. The CCTV footage that could have been crucial evidence has not been duly proved,' the court said. PTI COR ARU This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
