In a dramatic turn of events, the Bombay High Court has suspended the life sentence of notorious gangster Chhota Rajan in connection with the 2001 murder of hotelier Jaya Shetty and granted him bail! 🏨💔
📅 The Details:
- Date: October 23, 2024
- Judges: Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan directed Rajan to post a bond of ₹1 lakh for his bail. 💸
- Despite this suspension, Rajan will remain in jail due to other ongoing criminal cases.
🔍 Who Was Jaya Shetty?
Jaya Shetty, the owner of Golden Crown Hotel in Gamdevi, was shot dead by members of Rajan’s gang on May 4, 2001, due to alleged extortion demands. The hotel was the site of the tragic incident. 💔🏨
⚡ Background:
- Rajan was convicted in May 2024 and sentenced to life in prison for Shetty’s murder.
- He had filed an appeal against his conviction, seeking bail while the appeal is processed.
📖 Previous Legal Battles:
- Rajan is already serving a life sentence for the murder of veteran crime reporter J Dey and has faced multiple legal challenges since his arrest in 2015 in Indonesia.
- Last year, he was acquitted of orchestrating the 1997 murder of trade union leader Dr. Datta Samant due to insufficient evidence.
As the legal saga continues, stay tuned to see how this high-profile case unfolds! Will Rajan find a way to navigate the justice system once again? 🕵️♂️🔍